METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.utcharter.org

Charter School 80 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) in Waco, Texas, is a historic, faith-based residential care facility that has served children and youth since 1890. Operating as a nonprofit organization, MCH provides a nurturing environment for children who have experienced trauma, family instability, or other challenges. Their comprehensive model focuses on the "whole person," offering not only residential living but also counseling, spiritual development, and educational support designed to help youth develop life skills and achieve self-sufficiency.

A key component of the MCH educational experience is its partnership with the University of Texas (UT) University Charter School system. Located on the MCH campus, this accredited school provides specialized, small-group instruction tailored to the individual needs of students who may have struggled in traditional classroom settings. By combining residential care with a high-quality, flexible academic program, the Methodist Children’s Home offers a structured pathway for students to overcome personal obstacles and work toward graduation and future success.

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	22
Black	28
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
28 (35.0 %)
White
27 (33.8 %)
Hispanic
22 (27.5 %)
Asian
1 (1.3 %)
Two or More
1 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(254)715-0208
Website:	http://www.utcharter.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 2

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 17

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 15