Juvenile Detention Center

107 W 5th St
Sinton, TX 78387
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Juvenile Detention Center serves 11 students in grades 8-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 11 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of Juvenile Detention Center is 0.31, 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
82%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
33%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
82% of Juvenile Detention Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are White.
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 8-12
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 (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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