TISD CHILD & ADOLESCENT SCHOOL

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21 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Based on the information provided by the Terrell Independent School District (TISD), the TISD Child & Adolescent School serves as a specialized educational environment focused on meeting the unique needs of students who require alternative academic settings. Located on East Brin Street in Terrell, Texas, the school is designed to support students who may benefit from a more structured, individualized, or therapeutic approach to learning than what is typically provided in a traditional classroom environment.

The primary mission of the school is to foster academic progress and personal development for students who may be experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the facility aims to help students overcome barriers to their education, remain on track for graduation, and eventually transition back into the mainstream school environment whenever possible. The school operates as an integral component of the district’s commitment to ensuring that every student, regardless of the challenges they face, has access to the resources and support necessary to succeed academically and socially.

Total Students

3.7

Full-Time Teachers

5.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TISD CHILD & ADOLESCENT SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	1
Black	7

White
13 (61.9%)
Black
7 (33.3%)
Hispanic
1 (4.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TERRELL ISD
Phone:	(972)551-8960
Website:	http://terrellisd.com/School-ChildAdolescent.ht
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
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 7 4

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 10

Grade 10 5