Original Research by School Decision on Cisco Learning Center
Cisco Learning Center is an alternative school in Cisco ISD serving grades nine through twelve. It enrolls a very small population, with representation spread evenly across the four high school grades. The school's enrollment reflects the broader demographics of its rural Eastland County setting: the large majority of students are white, with a smaller Hispanic population represented. About half the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch.
State testing results for this school carry an important caveat. The assessment data show measurably low numbers of students tested at each grade level, which means many results are suppressed or unavailable to protect student privacy. Among the results that are reported, the data from the most recent year show that students across the school are meeting or approaching expectations in science, and that roughly a third to a low portion of students are meeting standards in the tested subject areas overall. English language arts and social studies results are suppressed. Because this is a very small population, year-to-year comparisons are not stable.
The alternative school model typically serves students who need a different structure or pace than a traditional high school provides. Cisco Learning Center operates within Cisco ISD, a small rural district. Beyond the enrollment and demographic profile provided here, information on the school's specific pathways, support structure, counseling services, work-study options, or instructional approach was not available. A parent considering this setting should speak directly with the school about its curriculum design, graduation requirements, college or career-readiness offerings, and the particular support model it uses, since these details are central to whether an alternative school fits a student's needs.
Housing in the Cisco zip code is relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks, with home values substantially below both state and national medians. This reflects the rural character of the area. Mortgage payments for a typical home in the area are modest, though interest rates and rental costs have moved in line with national trends.
State testing data for this entity does not permit valid comparison to other districts in Eastland County, because of the very small tested population and resulting data suppression. No graduation rate is available in this dataset; parents should ask the school directly about its graduation outcomes. Chronic absenteeism and other operational metrics were also not reported here, so a parent would benefit from contacting the school directly about attendance expectations and student support services.
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