Juvenile Detention Center

107 W 5th St
Sinton, TX 78387
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Juvenile Detention Center serves 11 students in grades 8-11. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-11
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 11 students has grown by 450% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of Juvenile Detention Center is 0.50, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
45%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
55%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
33%
4%
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 Detention Center?
11 students attend Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Juvenile Detention Center students are White, and 45% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 8-11
What school district is Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Juvenile Detention Center is part of Sinton Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-11
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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