Juvenile Detent Center (Closed 2009)

P O Box 700
Bronte, TX 76933
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Juvenile Detent Center serves 175 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
175 students

Showing 1999–2025. View full 31-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
11 teachers

Showing 1998–2007. View full 13-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Hispanic
38%
54%

Showing 1999–2025. View full 31-year historical data

Black
35%
13%

Showing 1999–2025. View full 31-year historical data

White
27%
24%

Showing 1999–2025. View full 31-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
73%
0.67

Showing 1999–2025. View full 31-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%

Showing 1999–2025. View full 30-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Juvenile Detent Center?
175 students attend Juvenile Detent Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Juvenile Detent Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, and 27% of students are White.
What grades does Juvenile Detent Center offer ?
Juvenile Detent Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Juvenile Detent Center part of?
Juvenile Detent Center is part of Bronte Independent School District.

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