JEFFERSON LEARNING CTR

www.shermanisd.net

59 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Perrin Learning Center, located at 81 Vandenburg in Denison, Texas, is an alternative education facility operating under the jurisdiction of the Sherman Independent School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the center focuses on providing personalized academic pathways and social-emotional support. By offering smaller class sizes and specialized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic hurdles, regain credit, and successfully progress toward high school graduation.

As part of the Sherman ISD network, the Perrin Learning Center emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes student engagement and individual accountability. The school serves as a vital resource for the district, ensuring that all students—regardless of their specific educational needs—have access to the tools and guidance necessary to achieve their long-term goals. For further information on the school's specific programs, enrollment procedures, or current initiatives, interested parties can visit the official district website at [http://www.shermanisd.net](http://www.shermanisd.net).

Total Students

9.6

Full-Time Teachers

6.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

116.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON LEARNING CTR
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	31
Black	9
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
31 (52.5 %)
White
16 (27.1 %)
Black
9 (15.3 %)
Two or More
2 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.7 %)

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:	SHERMAN ISD
Phone:	(903)891-6680
Website:	http://www.shermanisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 1

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 24