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New High School in Salado, TX

Williams Road, Salado, TX, 76571

Construction complete · Oct 2026Project Closed

New High School is a new construction project at Williams Road, Salado, in Bell County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Oct 2026). The project has an estimated value of $132.8M across about 254,350 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$132.8M
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Reported floor area
254,350 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$522/sqft
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Scheduled duration
2 years
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Jun 27, 2024855 days across supplied datesOct 30, 2026

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    32 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Inspection complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.

    691 days after the preceding date shown.

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  5. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    41 days after the preceding date shown.

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  6. Project closed · TDLR filing

    The project record was closed in TDLR.

    91 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About New High School

Salado High School, a 254,350 sq ft educational facility on Williams Road in Salado, Texas, is now complete. The Salado Independent School District registered this new construction project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in June 2024. The filing lists the scope as a New High School, encompassing a two-story classroom wing, library, cafetorium, athletics wing, and fine arts wing. Mark S Robinson served as the registered accessibility specialist for the project.

The estimated cost for the 254,000 SF high school was $132,820,000. This results in a cost per square foot of $522. The project involved public funds and public land. The scheduled build window was 732 days, which is longer than the Bell County median of 242 days for new construction. The $522 per sq ft figure is above the county median of $151. The estimated cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of similar filings.

Construction Timeline and Status

Construction started in July 2024, following the plan review completion in June 2024. The completion date on the filing was July 2026. A final inspection passed in June 2026. TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The TDLR status is Project Closed.

Salado Independent School District has three other TDLR-registered projects totaling $33,347,800. These include Salado Elementary School (Salado, $1,300,000, review complete), Salado Elementary School (Salado, $6,500,000, review complete), and New Stadium and Field House (Salado, $25,547,800, project closed). The district celebrated the completion of the new stadium and field house complex alongside the opening of the new high school in August.

Salado High School is a public high school located in Salado, Texas, and classified as a 4A school by the University Interschololastic League. It is ranked 436th within Texas. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams. The AP participation rate is noted in third-party sources. The school is located at 3689 FM 2484 Salado, TX 76571.

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New High School is a New Construction project located at Williams Road, Salado, TX 76571 in Salado, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $132.8M covering 254,350 sq ft. Salado Independent School District is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on June 27, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the Salado High School project?

The estimated cost for the new high school was $132,820,000. This figure covers the construction of the 254,350 sq ft facility, including the classroom wing, library, cafetorium, athletics wing, and fine arts wing.

Who is the owner of the Salado High School construction?

The owner and developer of record for the project is the Salado Independent School District. The district registered the new construction project with TDLR in June 2024.

When did construction start and finish?

Construction started in July 2024. The completion date on the filing was July 2026. A final inspection passed in June 2026, and the project status is closed.

Is the Salado High School open for students?

The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers. A Facebook post by SaladoHS reported the school opened its doors in August.

Where is the Salado High School located?

The project is located at Williams Road, Salado, TX 76571. The school is in Bell County, Texas. The address is also listed as 3689 FM 2484 Salado, TX 76571.

What is New High School?

New High School is a new construction project at Williams Road in Salado, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The project scope includes a 254,000 SF high school that consists of a two-story classroom wing, library, cafetorium, athletics wing, and fine arts wing.

Is New High School open in Salado?

Construction on New High School is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Oct 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is New High School located?

New High School is located at Williams Road, Salado, TX, 76571, in Bell County.

Who is the owner or developer of New High School?

Salado Independent School District is the property owner/developer of record for New High School, per its TDLR project registration.

How much does New High School cost and how big is it?

New High School has an estimated construction value of $132.8M and approximately 254,350 square feet (about $522/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

The project scope includes a 254,000 SF high school that consists of a two-story classroom wing, library, cafetorium, athletics wing, and fine arts wing.

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

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Williams Road, Salado, TX, 76571

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