Garland Aec serves 112 students in grades 4-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garland Aec ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Garland Aec's student population of 112 students has grown by 386% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Blue, red and gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garland Aec is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
56%
54%
Black
21%
13%
White
11%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted41.1%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garland Aec?
112 students attend Garland Aec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Garland Aec students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garland Aec?
Garland Aec has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garland Aec offer ?
Garland Aec offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Garland Aec part of?
Garland Aec is part of Garland Independent School District.
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