Please reach us at admissions@youth-ranch.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
You can apply by completing the online admissions application. This is the first step in helping our team understand your youth’s needs and determine if our program is the right fit.
Once your application is received, our admissions team reviews your information and may contact you for additional details. We use this process to determine whether Big Springs Ranch is the appropriate placement for your youth.
Yes. Families are encouraged to call and speak directly with our admissions team. We are available to answer questions and guide you through the process before you submit an application.
The admissions process ensures that each youth is placed in an environment where they can safely and successfully function within our structured residential program. It also helps us understand each family’s situation and needs.
You can request information through our contact form on the website. A member of our admissions team will follow up with details about the program, eligibility, and next steps.
Most families are able to enroll their children at no cost. We believe every youth deserves a chance, and financial arrangements depend on individual circumstances and available support programs.
Acceptance is based on whether the program is the right fit for the youth’s needs, safety, and ability to function in a structured residential environment. Each application is reviewed individually.
The timeline varies depending on each case. After submitting an application, our admissions team works as quickly as possible to review information and guide families through the next steps.
No. The first step is simply submitting the online application or contacting our admissions team. From there, we will guide you through any additional requirements.
Finding the right fit is critical to a youth’s success. Our structured residential environment is designed for students who need support with school, behavior, accountability, and family challenges, and placement is carefully considered to ensure the best possible outcome.
Big Springs Ranch Charter School is a Texas K–12 on-site charter school designed for students who have struggled in traditional school settings. It provides a structured, supportive environment focused on helping students re-engage academically and succeed.
Our academic program is built around structure, consistency, and individualized support. Students follow a clear daily schedule, receive targeted assistance when needed, and are held to consistent academic expectations that promote responsibility and progress.
At BSRC, students have access to a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, and clubs.
Students may participate in Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Softball, and Cheer. These programs are designed to promote discipline, teamwork, leadership, and personal growth.
Children live in a structured, supportive home environment where daily routines are consistent and expectations are clear. They participate in school, activities, and daily responsibilities while being guided by caring staff who help them build stability, confidence, and healthy habits.
Each home is staffed with trained caregivers and residential staff who provide supervision, guidance, and support. Staff help ensure safety, structure, and accountability while also encouraging positive relationships, personal growth, and emotional well-being.
Children follow a consistent daily schedule that includes waking up at set times, attending school, completing homework, participating in meals, and engaging in structured activities. This routine is designed to create stability, responsibility, and a sense of normalcy in a supportive environment.