WOODSON CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE

www.abileneisd.org

139 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Woodson Center for Excellence, located in Abilene, Texas, operates as a specialized campus within the Abilene Independent School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from an alternative academic environment, the center focuses on providing personalized instruction and flexible learning pathways. It serves as a vital resource for the district, offering a smaller, more supportive setting that prioritizes student engagement and academic recovery, helping individuals stay on track toward graduation.

Beyond standard coursework, the Woodson Center emphasizes student development and the removal of barriers to academic success. By utilizing innovative teaching strategies and targeted support systems, the school aims to meet the diverse social and educational needs of its student body. The center functions as an essential component of the district’s commitment to "excellence for all," ensuring that students who require a different approach to schooling receive the mentorship and resources necessary to achieve their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

139

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WOODSON CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	82
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Hispanic
82 (59.0 %)
White
34 (24.5 %)
Black
19 (13.7 %)
Two or More
3 (2.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABILENE ISD
Phone:	(325)671-4736
Website:	http://www.abileneisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 26

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 72