BURNETT-BAYLAND REHABILITATION CENTER

BURNETT-BAYLAND REHABILITATION CENTER is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the EXCEL ACADEMY school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 84 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, BURNETT-BAYLAND REHABILITATION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The BURNETT-BAYLAND REHABILITATION CENTER, located on Chimney Rock in Houston, operates as a specialized juvenile justice facility rather than a traditional neighborhood school. Managed by the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, the center is designed to provide secure residential treatment and rehabilitation for youth who have been adjudicated by the court system. Its primary mission is to offer a structured, controlled environment that combines behavioral health interventions with academic programming to help residents address the issues that led to their detention.

Educationally, the facility provides onsite instruction aimed at keeping residents on track with their state-mandated curriculum while they are removed from their home schools. Because it is a custodial facility, the academic setting is highly regulated and tailored to support students with varying levels of educational needs and social-emotional challenges. The center focuses on intensive supervision, counseling, and transitional support, with the ultimate goal of successfully reintegrating the youth back into their home communities and traditional school environments.

For more information, contact BURNETT-BAYLAND REHABILITATION CENTER at (713) 222-4429 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.