Below Average
#6737 of 8,552 schools in TX
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
High School · AUSTIN ISD
2515 S CONGRESS AVE, Austin, TX 78704
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
4.7
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
4.7
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#6,737 of 8,552
In Austin
#151 of 241
public schools
In district
#66 of 118
AUSTIN ISD
School environment
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of AUSTIN ISD. Travis County Juvenile Detention Center serves approximately 40 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Travis County Juvenile Detention Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,737 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Travis County Juvenile Detention Center show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 5.5
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 40 students, Travis 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 Travis 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.
At 6.7:1 students to teachers, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center 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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Travis County Juvenile Detention Center — Students at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Travis County Juvenile Detention Center Compares
See how Travis 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
2515 S CONGRESS AVE, Austin, TX 78704
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Travis County Juvenile Detention Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. SAN JUAN DIEGO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WATERLOO SCHOOL (rated 5.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, GRADUATION PREPARATORY ACADEMY (rated 4.3/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Austin, see our Austin schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Austin | 0.0 mi | — |
| TRAVIS COUNTY J J A E P Austin | 0.0 mi | — |
| TRAVIS CO J J A E P Del Valle | 0.0 mi | — |
| TRAVIS CO J J A E P Pflugerville | 0.0 mi | — |
| ST IGNATIUS MARTYR CATHOLIC SCHOOL Austin | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| SAN JUAN DIEGO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Austin | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| LIVELY MIDDLE Austin | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| DAWSON EL Austin | 0.6 mi | 2.4 |
| ST AUSTIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Austin | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| TRAVIS HTS EL Austin | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| TRAVIS EARLY COLLEGE H S Austin | 0.7 mi | 3.8 |
| GRADUATION PREPARATORY ACADEMY Austin | 0.7 mi | 4.3 |
| WATERLOO SCHOOL Austin | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| BECKER EL Austin | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| DAEP- EL Austin | 1.0 mi | — |
| GALINDO EL Austin | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Austin | 1.3 mi | 4.2 |
| LINDER EL Austin | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| THE EXCEL CENTER FOR ADULTS - SOUTH AUSTIN Austin | 1.5 mi | 3.0 |
| ST ELMO EL Austin | 1.5 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78704 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,160
Median Home Value
$862,000
Median Rent
$1,755/mo
Population
50,479
College Educated
70.4%
Homeownership
33.2%
Avg Commute
20.9 min
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Median Age
34.2
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| ANDREWS EDUCATION CENTER Andrews, TX | 4.6 |
| CHAVEZ EXCEL ACADEMY San Antonio, TX | 4.6 |
| F S LARA ACADEMY Laredo, TX | 4.6 |
| LYNDON B JOHNSON DAEP Grand Prairie, TX | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
What grades does Travis County Juvenile Detention Center serve?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Travis County Juvenile Detention Center rank in TX?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center ranks #6,737 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Travis County Juvenile Detention Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Travis County Juvenile Detention Center a charter school?
No, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Travis County Juvenile Detention Center a Title I school?
No, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
55.0% of students at Travis 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 55.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Phone
- (512) 414-2554
Resources & Links
District
AUSTIN ISD- District Enrollment
- 72,830
- Schools in District
- 123
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,950
- District Rank
- #66 of 118
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