PAUL A BROWN ALTERNATIVE CENTER

PAUL A BROWN ALTERNATIVE CENTER is a public high school that is part of the BEAUMONT ISD school district, located in BEAUMONT, TX with about 115 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 13 teachers, PAUL A BROWN ALTERNATIVE CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 **Paul A. Brown Alternative Center**, located in Beaumont, Texas, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Beaumont Independent School District. Unlike traditional K-12 campuses, the center functions as a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP). Its primary mission is to provide a structured, focused environment for students who have been removed from their home campuses due to violations of the district’s Student Code of Conduct. The school is designed to ensure that students continue their academic progress while addressing the behavioral challenges that necessitated their placement.

The curriculum at Paul A. Brown is tailored to help students maintain parity with their peers at their home schools, typically utilizing credit-recovery programs and direct instruction to keep them on track for graduation. Beyond academics, the center emphasizes character development, accountability, and the acquisition of the social-emotional skills required to successfully reintegrate into a traditional school setting. By offering a smaller, highly supervised setting, the center aims to minimize disruptions in the classroom while providing the resources necessary for students to reflect on their choices and improve their decision-making skills.

For more information, contact PAUL A BROWN ALTERNATIVE CENTER at (409) 617-5720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.