THOMAS BUZBEE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

143 FOREST SERVICE RD #233
NEW WAVERLY, TX 77358

www.gctcw.org

Charter School 42 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas Buzbee Vocational School, located in New Waverly, Texas, operates as an integral part of the **Gurney Correctional Center**, a state-run facility. The school is designed to provide incarcerated individuals with essential vocational training and academic instruction. By focusing on skill development in areas such as trades and technical fields, the institution aims to increase the employability of its students, facilitating a smoother transition back into the workforce and society upon their release.

The curriculum is structured to emphasize hands-on learning, mirroring real-world industry standards to ensure that students are prepared for life after incarceration. Through the provision of these educational opportunities, Thomas Buzbee Vocational School plays a key role in the rehabilitative mission of the correctional system, fostering personal growth and reducing recidivism by equipping individuals with the tools necessary to secure stable, gainful employment.

Total Students

5.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS BUZBEE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	14
Black	16
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
16 (38.1%)
Hispanic
14 (33.3%)
White
10 (23.8%)
Two or More
1 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RAVEN SCHOOL
Phone:	(936)344-6677
Website:	http://www.gctcw.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	42
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 29

Grade 10 8

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 3