JOHN LESLIE PATTON JR ACADEMIC CENTER

JOHN LESLIE PATTON JR ACADEMIC CENTER is a Title I public high school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 210 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 17 teachers, JOHN LESLIE PATTON JR ACADEMIC CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 John Leslie Patton Jr. Academic Center, located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, serves as a specialized campus within the Dallas Independent School District. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, the Patton Academic Center functions as a disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP). Its primary mission is to provide a structured, supportive learning environment for students who have been removed from their home campuses due to disciplinary infractions, offering them a path to continue their academic coursework while addressing behavioral challenges.

The center emphasizes a blend of academic rigor and character development, aiming to keep students on track for graduation while preparing them for a successful transition back to their regular school settings. By maintaining small class sizes and a focused curriculum, the staff at Patton works to minimize instructional gaps and promote the social-emotional growth necessary for long-term academic success. The school remains dedicated to the district’s broader goals of equity and opportunity, ensuring that students in alternative settings still have access to quality instruction and the support services required to overcome personal and academic obstacles.

For more information, contact JOHN LESLIE PATTON JR ACADEMIC CENTER at (214) 932-5160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.