Original Research by School Decision on Team Sch
TEAM SCH is a small alternative high school serving students in grades 9 through 12 in Cleburne, located at a south Anglin Street address. The school enrolls a small population, with a notably older grade distribution; roughly half the enrollment is seniors. The student body is roughly evenly split between Hispanic and white students, with smaller shares of other groups. About two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a population with significant economic need.
State assessment data for 2024-25 shows mixed results across subjects. In English language arts, the school reported achievement at the "approaches" level; the "meets" level was notably lower, and no students reached "masters" level. Mathematics performance was considerably weaker, with achievement concentrated at "approaches" and very few students reaching "meets." Science showed strong results at "approaches," with a more moderate share reaching "meets." Social studies was the standout area, with all students achieving at "approaches" and a meaningful share reaching "meets." Across all tested subjects combined, roughly three-quarters of students achieved at "approaches," just over one-quarter reached "meets," and very few attained "masters."
The pattern suggests an alternative-school population facing real academic headwinds, particularly in mathematics, which is common in alternative settings where students may have experienced prior struggles or interruptions. The relative strength in science and social studies may reflect teaching approach, subject matter fit, or the nature of the student population. A parent may want to look into further detail with the school about how students are assessed, what interventions support weaker performance in math, and how the school structures English and mathematics instruction for students working below proficiency.
Cleburne itself is a mid-sized Johnson County city with a historic downtown core, growing residential development including multiple new subdivisions and mixed-use projects, and a major employer base centered on school operations, distribution and retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. The city is marketed as experiencing robust growth, with a short drive via the Chisholm Trail Parkway to Fort Worth. Housing values in the Cleburne zip code are moderate relative to the state and national benchmarks, and rent and mortgage affordability ratios suggest housing costs are manageable for households at median income levels, though families with lower incomes may face tighter budgets.
Cleburne ISD, the school's parent district, has experienced two rejected bond elections in 2025 after rapid enrollment growth created capacity pressures at several elementary schools. The district is planning major facility investments but has not yet secured voter approval, an uncertainty that affects long-term stability and capital spending. The district also replaced Pre-AP courses with district-developed Advanced courses starting in the 2024-25 school year. For secondary students, high school courses remain GPA-weighted, though course naming and materials changed. These are contextual factors that may shape the academic environment at TEAM SCH and other secondary schools in the district.
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