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Galveston Co Detention Ctr
High School · DICKINSON ISD
PO DRAWER Z, Dickinson, TX 77539
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Galveston Co Detention Ctr
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About Galveston Co Detention Ctr
Galveston Co Detention Ctr is a public high school in Dickinson, TX, part of DICKINSON ISD. Galveston Co Detention Ctr serves approximately 16 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Galveston Co Detention Ctr show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2017) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 16 students, Galveston Co Detention Ctr is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8:1 students to teachers, Galveston Co Detention Ctr sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Galveston Co Detention Ctr sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 16 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Address
- PO DRAWER Z, Dickinson, TX 77539
- Website
- dickinsonisd.org
- Phone
- (281) 229-6363
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2016-17)
Based on 11 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO DRAWER Z, Dickinson, TX 77539
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Galveston Co Detention Ctr may also want to explore other high schools in the area. DICKINSON H S (rated 6.1/10, 4.2 miles away). Additionally, LA MARQUE H S (rated 5.4/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby La Marque). For more schools in Dickinson, see our Dickinson schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GALVESTON CO JJAEP League City | 0.0 mi | — |
| TRANSFORMING LIVES COOPERATIVE (TLC) Dickinson | 0.0 mi | — |
| GALVESTON CO J J A E P Dickinson | 0.0 mi | — |
| GALVESTON CO J J A E P Galveston | 0.0 mi | — |
| GALVESTON CO J J A E P Santa Fe | 0.0 mi | — |
| TEXAS CITY J J A E P Texas City | 0.0 mi | — |
| GILES MIDDLE Texas City | 2.6 mi | 6.5 |
| SIMMS EL Texas City | 2.7 mi | 6.5 |
| ASPIRE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Texas City | 2.8 mi | — |
| LA MARQUE H S La Marque | 3.6 mi | 5.4 |
| IGNITE COMMUNITY SCHOOL - MAINLAND Lewisville | 3.8 mi | 6.3 |
| JOHN AND SHAMARION BARBER MIDDLE Dickinson | 3.9 mi | 6.7 |
| ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lamarque | 3.9 mi | 7.9 |
| MANUEL GUAJARDO JR EL Texas City | 3.7 mi | 6.7 |
| EUGENE 'GENE' KRANZ J H Dickinson | 4.1 mi | 8.5 |
| HAYLEY EL La Marque | 4.2 mi | 6.8 |
| HEIGHTS EL Texas City | 4.1 mi | 8.1 |
| DICKINSON H S Dickinson | 4.2 mi | 6.1 |
| CALVIN VINCENT PRE-K HEAD START Texas City | 4.1 mi | 5.0 |
| R D MCADAMS J H Dickinson | 4.1 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77539 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,263
Median Home Value
$246,400
Median Rent
$1,370/mo
Population
47,164
College Educated
26.2%
Homeownership
74.8%
Avg Commute
28.5 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Median Age
35.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Galveston Co Detention Ctr
What grades does Galveston Co Detention Ctr serve?
Galveston Co Detention Ctr serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Galveston Co Detention Ctr?
Galveston Co Detention Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galveston Co Detention Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Galveston Co Detention Ctr is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Galveston Co Detention Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galveston Co Detention Ctr has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2017) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017).
Is Galveston Co Detention Ctr a charter school?
No, Galveston Co Detention Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galveston Co Detention Ctr a Title I school?
No, Galveston Co Detention Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galveston Co Detention Ctr?
18.8% of students at Galveston Co Detention Ctr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 16
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 18.8%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Galveston County
- Phone
- (281) 229-6363
Resources & Links
District
DICKINSON ISD- District Enrollment
- 12,592
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,124
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