Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (00-01)
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(00-01)n/a
n/a
Asian
(00-01)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(00-01)25%
41%
Black
(00-01)50%
14%
White
(00-01)25%
42%
Hawaiian
(00-01)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(00-01)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
25%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Larry D Guinn Special Programs Center?
8 students attend Larry D Guinn Special Programs Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Larry D Guinn Special Programs Center students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does Larry D Guinn Special Programs Center offer ?
Larry D Guinn Special Programs Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Larry D Guinn Special Programs Center part of?
Larry D Guinn Special Programs Center is part of Plano Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Larry D Guinn Special Programs Center located?
Larry D Guinn Special Programs Center is located in the Custer Creek Estates neighborhood of Plano, TX.
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