SETTLEMENT HOME

SETTLEMENT HOME is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 39 students offering grade levels from 8th 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 4 teachers, SETTLEMENT HOME has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 **SETTLEMENT HOME for Children**, located on Payton Gin Road in Austin, is a specialized residential treatment center that serves children and young adults who have experienced severe emotional trauma, abuse, or neglect. Unlike a traditional academic institution, this facility functions as a therapeutic environment designed to provide safety, healing, and stabilization. The educational component of the facility is operated through the **University of Texas (UT) Charter School System**, which is specifically designed to provide high-quality, individualized instruction for students in residential placement or clinical settings.

The partnership between the SETTLEMENT HOME and the UT Charter School ensures that students receive a trauma-informed education tailored to their unique behavioral and academic needs. Because the students often face significant disruptions in their home lives and previous schooling, the curriculum focuses on credit recovery, emotional regulation, and small-group instruction to bridge academic gaps. By integrating specialized clinical therapy with a flexible, supportive learning environment, the program aims to help students regain their confidence and academic footing while preparing them for successful transitions back into traditional schools or independent living.

For more information, contact SETTLEMENT HOME at (512) 751-4534 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.