Two students have been named National Achievement Scholar semifinalists. They are among 1,500 high school seniors named semifinalists in the 43rd annual National Achievement Scholarship Program, a privately financed academic competition for African American high school students. Semifinalists were designated on a regional representation basis and are the highest-scoring entrants in the states that make up their geographic region. NISD National Achievement Scholar semifinalists are:
| First name | Last name | School | Honor |
| Robert | Blount | Communications Arts High School | Semifinalist-Achievement |
| Daniel | Conroy-Beam | Health Careers High School | Semifinalist-Achievement |
