GARLAND AEC
112 Students
Other 4th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
112
Total Students
65.4
Full-Time Teachers
1.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic | 63 |
| Black | 24 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic63 (56.2%)
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Black24 (21.4%)
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White12 (10.7%)
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Asian7 (6.2%)
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Two or More4 (3.6%)
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American Indian2 (1.8%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | GARLAND ISD |
| Phone: | (972)926-2691 |
| Website: | http://www.garlandisd.net/gaec |
| Grade Range: | 4th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 112 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 65.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 1.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 89 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Grade 4
1
Grade 5
2
Grade 6
7
Grade 7
11
Grade 8
27
Grade 9
21
Grade 10
22
Grade 11
12
Grade 12
9
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 1 |
| Grade 5 | 2 |
| Grade 6 | 7 |
| Grade 7 | 11 |
| Grade 8 | 27 |
| Grade 9 | 21 |
| Grade 10 | 22 |
| Grade 11 | 12 |
| Grade 12 | 9 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 25 | 22.3% |
| Male | 87 | 77.7% |
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