At a glance
Reported students
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
523
Juvenile Detention Center: 11 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
5.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 9
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.5:1
What the reported data says about Juvenile Detention Center
Juvenile Detention Center is a public high school serving grades 05–12 in Abilene. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Abilene ISD. NCES reports 11 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.6:1, below the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.5%) and Black (36.4%). English learners represent 11.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 33.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Juvenile Detention Center
- 1How do the reported 5.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 33.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.1%
- Hispanic54.5%
- Black36.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Abilene ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Taylor County Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
26 reported students
DAEP
High · Grades 06–12
96 reported students
Woodson Center for Excellence
High · Grades 08–12
112 reported students
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science
High · Grades 09–12
384 reported students
Cooper H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,570 reported students
Abilene H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,798 reported students
Public schools near Juvenile Detention Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County Learning Center High · Abilene ISD | 09–12 | 26 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cooper H S High · Abilene ISD | 09–12 | 1,570 | 1.2 mi |
| Premier H S of Abilene High · Charter · Premier High Schools | 09–12 | 176 | 1.6 mi |
| Texasworks - Abilene High · Charter · Texas Works | 09–12 | 36 | 1.6 mi |
| Triumph Public High Schools-Abilene High · Charter · Triumph Public High Schools-West Texas | 09–12 | 85 | 2 mi |
| Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science High · Abilene ISD | 09–12 | 384 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Juvenile Detention Center
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center serve?
Juvenile Detention Center reports grades 05–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Abilene ISD.
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center reported 11 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 9 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention Center?
The calculated ratio is 5.6:1, based on 11 students and 1.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Juvenile Detention Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Juvenile Detention Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Abilene ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Juvenile Detention Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Juvenile Detention Center in?
Juvenile Detention Center is part of Abilene ISD, based in Abilene, TX, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Juvenile Detention Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Taylor County Learning Center (under 0.1 mi), Cooper H S (1.2 mi), Premier H S of Abilene (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.