CAMERON CO J J A E P
CAMERON CO J J A E P is a public high school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in SAN BENITO, TX with about 21 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade.
The **Cameron County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)**, located in San Benito, Texas, is a specialized educational facility designed to serve students who have been removed from their regular school campuses due to disciplinary infractions. Operated under the governance of the Cameron County Juvenile Board, the program is tasked with providing an educational environment for students placed there by school districts in accordance with Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code. The primary focus of the facility is to maintain academic continuity for these students while addressing behavioral needs in a highly structured, supervised setting.
The school operates in partnership with **Southwest Key Programs**, a national nonprofit organization known for its work in youth development, justice, and family support services. By integrating academic instruction with specialized behavioral interventions, the Cameron County JJAEP aims to keep students on track for grade-level promotion while preparing them for a successful transition back to their home school districts. The collaboration with Southwest Key ensures that the program leverages professional experience in juvenile services to help students develop the self-discipline and educational foundation necessary for long-term success.
For more information, contact CAMERON CO J J A E P at (956) 361-4629 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN BENITO, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
http://www.swkey.org
CAMERON CO J J A E P is a public school in SAN BENITO, TX with about 21 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 21
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 21 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CAMERON CO J J A E P is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 19.0%
- Male
- 81.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.