Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education Center
About the School
- At the school, it is our goal to replace a sense of failure with success, by preparing student for living in the future, and providing them with the skills to become independent and healthy emotionally.
- The Education Center School is indeed a school with a difference.
- After diagnosing each student's needs, the Center prescribes a special program of studies to meet these individual needs.
- Small classes permit a close and personal relationship between teacher and student.
- Achievements, as well as, failures and frustrations are shared in a very special way.
- The result is an educational environment designed to help each child gain self-respect and confidence through an effective learning experience.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade
Grade 12 enrollment highest with 19 students, more than any other grade at the Education Center.
Year Founded
1964
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 20%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes
- At the school, it is our goal to replace a sense of failure with success, by preparing student for living in the future, and providing them with the skills to become independent and healthy emotionally. The Education Center School is indeed a school with a difference. After diagnosing each student's needs, the Center prescribes a special program of studies to meet these individual needs. Small classes permit a close and personal relationship between teacher and student. Achievements, as well as, failures and frustrations are shared in a very special way. The result is an educational environment designed to help each child gain self-respect and confidence through an effective learning experience.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education Center?
The application deadline for The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education Center located?
The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education Center is located in the Fondren neighborhood of Jackson, MS. There are 2 other private schools located in Fondren.
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