Detent Center serves 101 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Detent Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Detent Center's student population of 101 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Detent Center is 0.63, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
48%
13%
White
14%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Detent Center?
The graduation rate of Detent Center is 20%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Detent Center?
101 students attend Detent Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Detent Center students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detent Center?
Detent Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Detent Center offer ?
Detent Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Detent Center part of?
Detent Center is part of Fort Worth ISD School District.
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