COMPASS CENTER

COMPASS CENTER is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the JACKSONVILLE ISD school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, TX with about 3 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 9th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, COMPASS CENTER 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.

The COMPASS CENTER, located in Jacksonville, Texas, operates as an alternative education campus within the Jacksonville Independent School District (JISD). It serves as a specialized facility designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering structured educational pathways tailored to help students remain on track for graduation while addressing specific academic or behavioral needs.

The center’s mission is focused on providing a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student success through smaller class settings and individualized attention. By emphasizing credit recovery, character development, and academic accountability, the COMPASS CENTER aims to empower students to overcome personal or academic challenges, ultimately helping them transition back to their home campus or successfully earn their high school diploma within the district.

For more information, contact COMPASS CENTER at (903) 589-3926 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.