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#6180 of 8,552 schools in TX
Juvenile Detent Ctr
High School · SAN ANTONIO ISD
600 MISSION RD, San Antonio, TX 78210
Enrollment
127
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
127
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#6,180 of 8,552
In San Antonio
#263 of 516
public schools
In district
#34 of 94
SAN ANTONIO ISD
School environment
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Juvenile Detent Ctr
High School in San Antonio · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Juvenile Detent Ctr
Juvenile Detent Ctr is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of SAN ANTONIO ISD. Juvenile Detent Ctr serves approximately 127 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Juvenile Detent Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,180 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Juvenile Detent Ctr show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 127 students, Juvenile Detent 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.
Test scores at Juvenile Detent Ctr 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.
At 9.1:1 students to teachers, Juvenile Detent Ctr sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Juvenile Detent Ctr — Students at Juvenile Detent Ctr score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 8.5/10.
How Juvenile Detent Ctr Compares
See how Juvenile Detent Ctr performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
600 MISSION RD, San Antonio, TX 78210
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Juvenile Detent Ctr may also want to explore other high schools in the area. KIPP UNIVERSITY PREP H S (rated 5.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is BRACKENRIDGE H S (rated 5.2/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, POR VIDA ACADEMY CHARTER H S (rated 4.3/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| POR VIDA ACADEMY CHARTER H S San Antonio | 0.6 mi | 4.3 |
| ROBERT B GREEN EL San Antonio | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| KNOX EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPUS San Antonio | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| RIVERSIDE PARK EL San Antonio | 0.6 mi | 4.3 |
| BRACKENRIDGE H S San Antonio | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PRI AT PAGE San Antonio | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| HILLCREST EL San Antonio | 1.0 mi | 3.8 |
| ROYAL ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 5.1 |
| BRISCOE EL San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 2.5 |
| HARRIS MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 3.2 |
| BURBANK H S San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| BONHAM ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| KIPP ASPIRE ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| KIPP UNIVERSITY PREP H S San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| KIPP ESPERANZA PRI San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| HERFF EL San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 3.6 |
| ELOISE JAPHET ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 2.9 |
| E H GILBERT EL San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 2.8 |
| DOUGLASS EL San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 2.4 |
| V M ADAMS EL San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78210 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,990
Median Home Value
$172,700
Median Rent
$1,119/mo
Population
34,740
College Educated
16.2%
Homeownership
59.7%
Avg Commute
24.5 min
Poverty Rate
26.2%
Median Age
34.8
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| ALLISON L STEELE E L C Schertz, TX | 5.2 |
| ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER Rosenberg, TX | 5.2 |
| PATHWAYS LEARNING CTR Beaumont, TX | 5.2 |
| POR VIDA ACADEMY CORPUS CHRISTI San Antonio, TX | 5.2 |
| RUNGE H S Runge, TX | 5.2 |
| SECONDARY ALTER CTR Harlingen, TX | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Juvenile Detent Ctr
What grades does Juvenile Detent Ctr serve?
Juvenile Detent Ctr serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Juvenile Detent Ctr?
Juvenile Detent Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detent Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detent Ctr is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juvenile Detent Ctr rank in TX?
Juvenile Detent Ctr ranks #6,180 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Juvenile Detent Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Juvenile Detent Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Juvenile Detent Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juvenile Detent Ctr has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Juvenile Detent Ctr a charter school?
No, Juvenile Detent Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juvenile Detent Ctr a Title I school?
No, Juvenile Detent Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Phone
- (210) 335-7865
Resources & Links
District
SAN ANTONIO ISD- District Enrollment
- 44,670
- Schools in District
- 98
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,971
- District Rank
- #34 of 94
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