District Vision Statement
The graduates of Zapata County Independent School District shall possess the following fundamental characteristics: Zapata County Independent School ensures that all students acquire the essential knowledge and develop the necessary skills to graduate from high school, become financially self-supporting and positive contributors to society.

Zapata High School graduates will possess the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in life after graduation, be competent to pursue career goals, and become life -long learners. The graduates will be technology literate. They will be able to think critically, synthesize, information accurately, solve problems creatively and will choose to remain drug and violence free. Other characteristics of Zapata High School graduates will include being proactive and resilient with interpersonal and conflict resolution skills which will contribute to being a positive role model. In addition, graduates will be self-confident, have respect for self and others and accept differences in people.

Finally, Zapata High School graduates will have the ability to work independently and interdependently and be successful at the workplace.

District Mission
The Zapata County ISD will provide an educational opportunity for the academic success of all students.