Serving 136 students in grades 7-12, Harris County Juvenile Detention Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 136 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8181 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
61%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center's ranking?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is ranked #8181 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?
136 students attend Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Harris County Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harris County Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is part of Excel Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center located?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is located in the Downtown Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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