Clear Creek Independent School District
AClear Creek ISD serves approximately 45,000 students in the Clear Lake and League City areas south of Houston, consistently ranking as one of the top five districts in the greater Houston region. The district is renowned for its strong STEM programs, benefiting from its proximity to NASA's Johnson Space Center and the surrounding aerospace industry. CCISD operates 44 campuses and offers a wide array of advanced academic programs including International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and STEM-focused academies. The district's connection to NASA provides unique opportunities for students interested in science, engineering, and space exploration.
Top Schools
Bay Elementary
elementary SchoolWestbrook Intermediate
middle SchoolClear Lake High School
high SchoolClear Creek High School
high SchoolClear Horizons Early College High School
high SchoolNeighborhoods in This District
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CCISD partner with NASA and the aerospace industry?
Clear Creek ISD has longstanding partnerships with NASA's Johnson Space Center and numerous aerospace contractors in the Clear Lake area. Students benefit from mentorship programs, internship opportunities, STEM competitions, and guest lectures from NASA scientists and engineers. The district's STEM curriculum is designed to leverage these relationships, offering robotics programs, engineering courses, and science research opportunities that connect classroom learning to real-world aerospace applications.
What makes Clear Creek ISD stand out from other Houston-area districts?
CCISD combines the academic rigor of a top-rated district with a unique community identity shaped by the space industry. The district offers International Baccalaureate programs, an early college high school, and specialized STEM pathways that are difficult to find elsewhere. Clear Lake and League City also offer a more suburban, family-oriented lifestyle compared to inner-city Houston, while remaining within a reasonable commute of downtown and the Texas Medical Center.