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Harris County Juvenile Detention Center

1200 Congress St Ste 6500
Houston, TX 77002
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
136 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#8181 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harris County Juvenile Detention Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harris County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harris County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harris County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harris County Juvenile Detention Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harris County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harris County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
61%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harris County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harris County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harris County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Harris County Juvenile Detention Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harris County Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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