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Harris County Juvenile Detention Center

1200 CONGRESS ST STE 6500, HOUSTON, TX, 77002

Ranked 5135 of 5496 in Texas

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center

1200 CONGRESS ST STE 6500, HOUSTON, TX, 77002

Ranked 5135 of 5496 in Texas

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About Harris County Juvenile Detention Center

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 3%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 3% in Reading.
11
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
113
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.42%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 33.63%
Black 61.06%
Two+ Races 0.88%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.42%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
33.63%
Black
61.06%
Two+ Races
0.88%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 113
6.19%
7 Female
93.81%
106 Male

Student Population

113 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center Contact Information

Address

1200 CONGRESS ST STE 6500, HOUSTON, TX, 77002

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Phone

(713) 222-4354

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TOP 5135 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Harris County Juvenile Detention Center

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Harris County Juvenile Detention Center in Houston is having more programs for young people to learn and get better. Students are staying on track with their education and getting ready to go back to school and society that focus on academics, counseling, and skill-building.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school is this program for?

Ans. It is a program for students in juvenile detention that gives them a different way to learn.

Q2. Can students keep learning while they are in jail?

Ans. Yes, students do get academic instruction while they are there.

Q3. Does the program have counselors?

Ans. Yes, students get help with their behavior and schoolwork.

Q4. Can students get credits toward graduation?

Ans. Yes, credit recovery and academic progress are both supported.

Q5. Do students go back to regular schools after they are released?

Ans. Yes, students usually go back to their home schools.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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