GARLAND AEC
GARLAND AEC is a public school that is part of the GARLAND ISD school district, located in GARLAND, TX with about 69 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 12th Grade. With about 45 teachers, GARLAND AEC has a student/teacher ratio of about 1:1. 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.
Garland Alternative Education Center (GAEC), located in Garland, Texas, serves as a specialized campus within the Garland Independent School District designed to support students who require a non-traditional educational environment. The school provides a structured setting for students who may have faced challenges in a conventional high school setting, focusing on academic recovery, behavioral redirection, and the attainment of necessary credits for graduation. By offering smaller class sizes and a more individualized approach to instruction, GAEC aims to keep students on the path toward earning their high school diplomas and preparing them for life after graduation.
The center emphasizes both academic progress and personal responsibility, working closely with district resources to ensure that students receive the support services necessary to succeed. Whether serving students through disciplinary placements or elective alternative programs, the faculty at GAEC is committed to fostering a supportive community that prioritizes credit attainment and personal growth. Through its targeted programming, the school serves as a vital component of the district’s efforts to ensure that every student has an opportunity to overcome obstacles and achieve their educational goals.
For more information, contact GARLAND AEC at (972) 926-2691 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GARLAND, TX 75041-2119
(972) 926-2691
http://www.garlandisd.net/gaec
GARLAND AEC is a public school in GARLAND, TX with about 69 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GARLAND ISD
- Total Students:
- 69
- Teachers:
- 45.16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 69 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 58.0%
- Black or African American
- 30.4%
- White
- 11.6%
- Female
- 34.8%
- Male
- 65.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.