SISD is well known as a destination district for its high-quality instruction, innovative programs, and a supportive and united community.
The district operates on a year-round calendar from July to May with a fall and spring intersession.
These two schools would begin an annual rivalry in football, in which the winner takes home the "Helmet"; a football helmet with a red side to represent Socorro, and a green side to represent Montwood.
Eastlake High School joined the district in August 2010, in unincorporated El Paso County adjoining Horizon City.
[3] In 1995 Socorro ISD was to open the Inter-American Magnet High School which was to offer Japanese as a subject.