WHEATLEY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER

WHEATLEY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the TEMPLE ISD school district, located in TEMPLE, TX with about 39 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 12th 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 9 teachers, WHEATLEY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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 WHEATLEY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER, located in Temple, Texas, serves as a specialized facility within the Temple Independent School District (TISD). The center is designed to provide an educational environment for students who require an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. Its primary mission is to offer tailored academic and behavioral support, helping students stay on track toward graduation while addressing specific learning or disciplinary needs in a more focused, structured atmosphere.

By operating under the umbrella of TISD, the center emphasizes the district's commitment to inclusive education and student success. Wheatley focuses on credit recovery, behavioral intervention, and personalized instruction, ensuring that students who may be struggling in a conventional school environment are given the tools and resources necessary to achieve their academic goals. The school plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to ensure that every student, regardless of their individual challenges, has a pathway to completing their education and preparing for their future.

For more information, contact WHEATLEY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER at (254) 215-5665 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.