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#4955 of 8,552 schools in TX
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
High School · EXCEL ACADEMY
1200 CONGRESS ST STE 6500, Houston, TX 77002
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#4,955 of 8,552
In Houston
#337 of 723
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
EXCEL ACADEMY
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of EXCEL ACADEMY. Harris County Juvenile Detention Center serves approximately 113 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Harris County Juvenile Detention Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,955 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Harris County Juvenile Detention Center show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 113 students, Harris County Juvenile Detention Center 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.
Test scores at Harris County Juvenile Detention Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Harris County Juvenile Detention Center — Students at Harris County Juvenile Detention Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.
How Harris County Juvenile Detention Center Compares
See how Harris County Juvenile Detention Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1200 CONGRESS ST STE 6500, Houston, TX 77002
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harris County Juvenile Detention Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. KINDER H S FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS (rated 9.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is H S FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (rated 8.6/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LRN Houston | 0.1 mi | — |
| KINDER H S FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS Houston | 0.3 mi | 9.1 |
| INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY Houston | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL Houston | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE BIOTECH ACADEMY AT RUSK Houston | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| BRUCE EL Houston | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| A+ UNLIMITED POTENTIAL - UNIVERSITY Houston | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| ELEVATE COLLEGIATE Houston | 1.3 mi | 2.0 |
| LEONEL CASTILLO EARLY CHILDHOOD STEM ACADEMY Houston | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| SHERMAN EL Houston | 1.3 mi | 4.5 |
| KETELSEN EL Houston | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| MARSHALL MIDDLE Houston | 1.5 mi | 4.4 |
| SECONDARY DAEP Houston | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| NORTHSIDE H S Houston | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY Houston | 1.6 mi | 5.3 |
| YELLOWSTONE COLLEGE PREPARATORY Houston | 1.6 mi | 7.3 |
| H S FOR LAW AND JUSTICE Houston | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
| CROCKETT EL Houston | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
| HOUSTON ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Houston | 1.8 mi | 7.9 |
| GREGORY-LINCOLN ED CTR Houston | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,436
Median Home Value
$286,100
Median Rent
$1,860/mo
Population
19,616
College Educated
36.7%
Homeownership
9.3%
Avg Commute
20.6 min
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Median Age
35.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
What grades does Harris County Juvenile Detention Center serve?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harris County Juvenile Detention Center rank in TX?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center ranks #4,955 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harris County Juvenile Detention Center has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center a charter school?
Yes, Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center a Title I school?
No, Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?
97.3% of students at Harris County Juvenile Detention Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.3%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (713) 222-4354
Resources & Links
District
EXCEL ACADEMY- District Enrollment
- 234
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,455
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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