TERRELL ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER/PHOENIX SCH

www.terrellisd.org/taec

32 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

The Terrell Alternative Education Center (TAEC), also known as the Phoenix School, is a specialized campus within the Terrell Independent School District designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment for students who require an educational setting outside of the traditional classroom. By offering an alternative pathway to graduation, the school focuses on helping students overcome behavioral or academic challenges, empowering them to get back on track toward earning their high school diploma.

The Phoenix School prioritizes personalized instruction and small class sizes to foster meaningful relationships between students and educators. Through a blend of rigorous academics and targeted social-emotional support, the program aims to build student confidence and accountability. By focusing on individualized goals, the school serves as a vital resource for the district, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed and transition successfully into their post-secondary futures.

Total Students

1.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TERRELL ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER/PHOENIX SCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	14
Black	12
Two or More	1

Hispanic
14 (43.8%)
Black
12 (37.5%)
White
5 (15.6%)
Two or More
1 (3.1%)

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:	TERRELL ISD
Phone:	(972)563-6319
Website:	http://www.terrellisd.org/taec
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 10 4

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 22