PRAIRIE HARBOR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

PRAIRIE HARBOR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the BRAZOS ISD school district, located in WALLIS, TX with about 50 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 4 teachers, PRAIRIE HARBOR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL 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.

PRAIRIE HARBOR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL, located in Wallis, Texas, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Brazos Independent School District. Designed to serve students who may face challenges in a traditional classroom setting, the school focuses on providing an alternative pathway to academic success. By offering a smaller, more structured environment, Prairie Harbor aims to help students who have struggled with behavioral issues, attendance, or traditional credit recovery needs to stay on track toward graduation.

The program emphasizes personalized instruction and a supportive atmosphere intended to re-engage students with their education. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school allows for more individualized attention, ensuring that students can work at their own pace to master curriculum requirements. Ultimately, Prairie Harbor serves as a vital resource for the district, providing a bridge for students to overcome personal or academic hurdles and successfully transition back to mainstream education or toward their high school diploma.

For more information, contact PRAIRIE HARBOR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL at (979) 217-1581 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.