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Salado ISD opens new 250,000-square-foot high school campus ahead of upcoming school year
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Paxton Graf , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The campus spans 250,000 square feet and includes a large football stadium.
Salado ISD is introducing a new high school campus for the upcoming school year. The campus spans 250,000 square feet and includes a large football stadium. The district's enrollment has grown substantially over the past decade, nearly doubling in size.
This expansion is likely a response to the increased student population. Further details about the new campus and its features are available from the source, including information about the career and technical education spaces and other facilities.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 1, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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