Compass Center serves 20 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Compass Center's student population of 20 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
The diversity score of Compass Center is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
35%
54%
Black
45%
13%
White
20%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
100%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jacksonville Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Fighting Indian
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Compass Center?
20 students attend Compass Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Compass Center students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Compass Center?
Compass Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Compass Center offer ?
Compass Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Compass Center part of?
Compass Center is part of Jacksonville Independent School District.
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