DENTON CO J J A E P

DENTON CO J J A E P is a public high school that is part of the LEWISVILLE ISD school district, located in DENTON, TX with about 10 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, DENTON CO J J A E P has a student/teacher ratio of about 1:1. 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 facility located at 210 S. Woodrow Lane in Denton, Texas, is the **Denton County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)**. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, this is a state-mandated disciplinary alternative education setting designed to serve students who have been removed from their home campuses due to specific behavioral infractions, often involving violations of the student code of conduct or legal issues that necessitate a structured, restrictive environment.

The primary mission of the Denton County JJAEP is to provide a highly supervised educational program that focuses on maintaining academic progress while simultaneously addressing the behavioral needs of the student. Because the program is focused on intervention and rehabilitation, the environment is typically more rigid than a standard school, emphasizing accountability, attendance, and social-emotional growth. The ultimate goal of the program is to equip students with the skills and behavioral improvements necessary for them to successfully transition back into their home school districts once their placement term is complete.

For more information, contact DENTON CO J J A E P at (940) 349-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.