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
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
38%
54%
Black
35%
13%
White
27%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
73%
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
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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