School Overview
The Grimes Education Center, located in Carrollton, Texas, serves as a specialized facility within the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD). Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, the center functions as an alternative educational campus designed to provide focused support and academic programming tailored to students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. By offering a different setting and specialized curriculum, the center aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, stay on track for graduation, and achieve their long-term educational goals.

The facility reflects the district’s commitment to providing diverse pathways to success for all learners. The staff at Grimes typically emphasizes a smaller, more personalized atmosphere, allowing for closer student-teacher relationships and a flexible approach to instruction. Through this targeted intervention and support, the Grimes Education Center plays a critical role in the district’s efforts to ensure that students remain engaged in their education and are adequately prepared for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning back to a comprehensive high school or moving directly into higher education or the workforce.
99
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRIMES EDUCATION CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic76
Black18
Two or More3
  • Hispanic
    76 (76.8%)
  • Black
    18 (18.2%)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.0%)
  • White
    2 (2.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD
Phone: (972)968-5600
Website: http://www.cfbisd.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 99
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 61
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 24
Grade 11 40
Grade 12 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GRIMES EDUCATION CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 91
Grade 1024
Grade 1140
Grade 1234
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GRIMES EDUCATION CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4545.5%
Male5454.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)