GJM ES Addition/Renovation & HS Weight Room Repurpose

The Ingleside ISD High School project is a $13,000,000 renovation and alteration effort located at 2807 Mustang Dr. in Ingleside, Texas. The filing, registered with TDLR in August 2026, covers a 76,076 sq ft scope of work that includes a 16,092 SF classroom addition and the renovation of an existing 59,984 SF elementary school. The project is scheduled to finish in May 2028, with construction starting in October 2026.

LWA Architects serves as the design firm of record for this project, which is owned by the Ingleside Independent School District. The scope of work specifically includes updates to classrooms, restrooms, the cafeteria, the library, and site improvements. The estimated cost of $13,000,000 translates to $171 per square foot, a figure that is above the San Patricio County median of $70 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings.

Project Context and Comparison

This project is one of several major investments by the Ingleside Independent School District, which has two other TDLR-registered projects totaling $28,000,000. These include a $14,000,000 high school project and a $14,000,000 middle school project, both with review complete. The scheduled build window of 578 days is longer than the county median of 105 days for this type of work, reflecting the extensive nature of the renovation and addition.

The project involves public funds and public land, with Steve R Zoerner serving as the registered accessibility specialist. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, and the project status is listed as Review Complete. The area profile for ZIP code 78362 indicates a population of about 10,929 and a median household income of $78,698, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.

San Patricio County’s unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier, according to FRED data. The project’s size and cost place it in the top quarter of renovation and alteration filings in the county. LWA Architects has three other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,315,000, including a $1,200,000 project for Ingleside ISD High School that is inspection complete. The project’s scope and scale are significant for the local community, with a focus on improving educational facilities and accessibility.