Serving 118 students in grades 6-12, Juvenile Detent 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 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Juvenile Detent Center's student population of 118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Juvenile Detent Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juvenile Detent Center is 0.44, 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
#8080 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
72%
54%
Black
19%
13%
White
7%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juvenile Detent Center's ranking?
Juvenile Detent Center is ranked #8080 out of 8,096 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 44% TX state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Detent Center?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Detent Center is 20%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Juvenile Detent Center?
118 students attend Juvenile Detent Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Juvenile Detent Center students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% 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 Juvenile Detent Center?
Juvenile Detent Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detent Center offer ?
Juvenile Detent Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Juvenile Detent Center part of?
Juvenile Detent Center is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Juvenile Detent Center located?
Juvenile Detent Center is located in the Southside neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 18 other public schools located in Southside.
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