ALTER ED CTR

ALTER ED CTR is a Title I public high school that is part of the ECTOR COUNTY ISD school district, located in ODESSA, TX with about 117 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 20 teachers, ALTER ED CTR has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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 **Alternative Education Center (AEC)**, located on Yukon Road in Odessa, Texas, serves as a specialized campus within the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD). It is designed to provide educational continuity for students who require a structured environment outside of the traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering a smaller, more focused academic atmosphere, the center aims to help students who may be struggling with behavioral challenges, attendance issues, or personal circumstances that necessitate a non-traditional approach to learning.

The school’s primary mission is to provide students with the opportunity to earn necessary credits toward graduation while fostering the personal and academic accountability required to succeed. Through a combination of targeted instruction and disciplinary support, the AEC strives to re-engage students in their education, helping them overcome specific barriers to academic progress. Ultimately, the center functions as a vital resource for ECISD, providing a path for students to stabilize their academic standing and eventually transition back to a traditional school setting or successfully work toward a high school diploma.

For more information, contact ALTER ED CTR at (432) 456-0049 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.