Is Travis County Juvenile Detention Center a good school?

Travis County Juvenile Detention Center ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 40 students attended Travis County Juvenile Detention Center.

What is the racial makeup of Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?

Students at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center are 63% Hispanic, 30% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% White.

Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

Summary:

The Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is a public high school in Austin, Texas that serves grades 7-12, with a small student population of only 24 students. Despite its location in the Austin Independent School District, which is ranked 554 out of 968 districts in Texas, the school consistently ranks near the bottom of Texas high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. It has had a 0% four-year graduation rate for the past two school years, indicating that virtually no students are graduating on time, and dropout rates ranging from 1% to 4.5% over the past several years, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages. Across all STAAR subject tests, the school has 0% proficiency rates, far below the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 0% proficiency in 8th grade math and Algebra I, compared to 41% and 40% for the Austin Independent School District, respectively. The school also has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57-70% over the past few years.

When comparing the Travis County Juvenile Detention Center to nearby high-performing schools like Austin High School, Crockett ECHS, and Richards School for Young Women Leaders, the academic performance gap is staggering. These nearby schools have significantly higher test scores, graduation rates, and overall rankings. Despite the poor academic outcomes, the Travis County Juvenile Detention Center has a very high per-student spending, ranging from $26,248 to $67,217 over the past few years, suggesting that the school may be struggling to effectively allocate resources to improve student learning.

Detail:

Public 7-12

2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

(512) 414-2554

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1955^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $67,217

Student/teacher ratio: 6.2

Number of students: 40

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.5%

African American:

30.0%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.87. (See more...)

Compare Details Travis County Juvenile Detention Center ranks worse than 98.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 16 ranked high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.5%), African American (30%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is 6.2, which is the 3^rd best among 16 high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Travis County Juvenile Detention Center employs 6.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is $67,217, which is the 2^nd highest among 16 high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger Rankings:

Travis County Juvenile Detention Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Travis County Juvenile Detention Center 1955^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Travis County Juvenile Detention Center in the ranking list.)

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	0.57	1560^th	1573	0.8%
2005	0.18	1575^th	1582	0.4%
2006	0.47	1573^rd	1585	0.8%
2007	0.03	1680^th	1684	0.2%
2008	0.09	1710^th	1718	0.5%
2009	0.00	1762^nd	1763	0.1%
2010	0.01	1795^th	1803	0.4%
2011	0.12	1879^th	1895	0.8%
2012	0.18	1945^th	1951	0.3%
2013	0.13	1963^rd	1973	0.5%
2014	0.15	1977^th	1987	0.5%
2015	0.05	2039^th	2043	0.2%
2019	0.87	2193^rd	2193	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	3.79	2058^th	2058	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

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Rank History for all high school students at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	6.76	1370^th	1427	4.0%
2005	3.61	1401^st	1429	2.0%
2006	1.50	1408^th	1430	1.5%
2007	2.89	1451^st	1497	3.1%
2008	1.45	1480^th	1510	2.0%
2009	1.74	1516^th	1539	1.5%
2010	0.10	1565^th	1568	0.2%
2011	2.25	1641^st	1672	1.9%
2012	1.28	1576^th	1603	1.7%
2013	0.60	1647^th	1652	0.3%
2014	1.29	1709^th	1734	1.4%
2015	0.55	1731^st	1743	0.7%
2016	0.78	1739^th	1762	1.3%
2017	4.31	1725^th	1777	2.9%
2018	2.49	1786^th	1797	0.6%
2019	2.40	1821^st	1857	1.9%
2023	2.60	1923^rd	1961	1.9%
2024	2.69	1955^th	1987	1.6%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.36	1340^th	1371	2.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.50	1823^rd	1897	3.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.28	1864^th	1913	2.6%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.16	1778^th	1820	2.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	14	28	0	56	1	n/a	n/a	99
2003	14	28	0	56	1	n/a	n/a	99
2004	13	25	2	51	1	n/a	n/a	92
2005	21	26	0	63	0	n/a	n/a	110
2006	20	30	0	61	2	n/a	n/a	113
2007	17	21	1	70	1	n/a	n/a	110
2008	8	23	0	56	0	n/a	n/a	87
2009	8	16	0	59	0	n/a	n/a	83
2010	10	19	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	63
2011	6	13	0	30	0	0	1	50
2012	3	10	0	14	0	0	0	27
2013	3	13	0	38	0	0	0	54
2014	6	15	0	33	0	0	1	55
2015	4	17	0	37	0	0	0	58
2016	5	15	0	21	0	0	0	41
2017	2	8	1	33	0	0	0	44
2018	3	6	0	26	0	0	0	35
2019	4	10	1	26	0	0	2	43
2020	7	5	0	36	0	0	2	50
2021	2	8	0	10	0	0	0	20
2022	0	5	0	8	0	0	1	14
2023	3	9	1	10	0	0	1	24
2024	1	12	0	25	0	0	2	40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	99	5.0	19.8	42.4
2003	99	5.0	19.8	42.4
2004	92	5.0	18.4	43.5
2005	110	5.0	22.0	15.5
2006	113	5.0	22.6	15.9
2007	110	4.0	27.5	42.7
2008	87	5.0	17.4	43.7
2009	83	6.0	13.8	38.6
2010	63	5.0	12.6	49.2
2011	50	5.0	10.0	50
2012	27	6.0	4.5	44.4
2013	54	6.0	9.0	51.9
2014	55	6.2	8.8	45.5
2015	58	7.0	8.2	58.6
2016	41	8.0	5.1	51.2
2017	44	7.0	6.2	52.3
2018	35	7.5	4.6	42.9
2019	43	7.0	6.1	69.8
2020	50	7.3	6.7	72
2021	20	7.0	2.8	70
2022	14	6.0	2.3	57.1
2023	24	5.2	4.5	58.3
2024	40	6.3	6.2	55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	99	5.0	19.8	42.4
2003	99	5.0	19.8	42.4
2004	92	5.0	18.4	43.5
2005	110	5.0	22.0	15.5
2006	113	5.0	22.6	15.9
2007	110	4.0	27.5	42.7
2008	87	5.0	17.4	43.7
2009	83	6.0	13.8	38.6
2010	63	5.0	12.6	49.2
2011	50	5.0	10.0	50
2012	27	6.0	4.5	44.4
2013	54	6.0	9.0	51.9
2014	55	6.2	8.8	45.5
2015	58	7.0	8.2	58.6
2016	41	8.0	5.1	51.2
2017	44	7.0	6.2	52.3
2018	35	7.5	4.6	42.9
2019	43	7.0	6.1	69.8
2020	50	7.3	6.7	72
2021	20	7.0	2.8	70
2022	14	6.0	2.3	57.1
2023	24	5.2	4.5	58.3
2024	40	6.3	6.2	55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,200 (10.5%)	$27,282 (89.5%)	$30,482
2020	$2,876 (11.0%)	$23,372 (89.0%)	$26,248
2021	$10,517 (15.6%)	$56,700 (84.4%)	$67,217

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1821^st of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1923^rd of 1961 High schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Reading (Travis County Juvenile Detention Center)	0	0
8th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	56	56
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Travis County Juvenile Detention Center)	0	0
8th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	55	43	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Travis County Juvenile Detention Center)	0	0
End of Course Algebra I (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	69	40	29%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Travis County Juvenile Detention Center)	0	0
End of Course Biology (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	68	55	13%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Travis County Juvenile Detention Center)	0	7	7%
End of Course English I Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	53	55	2%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Travis County Juvenile Detention Center)	11	0	11%
End of Course English II Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	56	56
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	43	24	44.2%
African American	10	9	10%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	26	10	61.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	3	25%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.8%	58.3%	11.4%

Schools Near Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center	Public	7-12	2515 S Congress Ave	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2554	40	6	6.2	55.0%	1 (2.5%)	12 (30.0%)	25 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)	2.7	1955^th of 1987 public high schools	1.6%		2.6	1923^rd of 1961 public high schools	1.9%	32	0.0	0.0	6.7	0.0							0.0			$67,217	$10,517	$56,700
Travis Early College High School	Public	9-12	1211 E Oltorf St	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2527	1,157	77	15.0	80.3%	54 (4.7%)	99 (8.6%)	963 (83.2%)	29 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.0%)	7.4	1830^th of 1987 public high schools	7.9%		8.3	1782^nd of 1961 public high schools	9.1%	48	3.3	18.0	18.6	19.4	45.0									$12,499	$1,123	$11,376
Graduation Preparatory Academy	Public	9-12	1211 E Oltorf St	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-6635	49	3	18.2	81.6%	5 (10.2%)	3 (6.1%)	41 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.6	1895^th of 1987 public high schools	4.6%		8.5	1778^th of 1961 public high schools	9.3%	117			11.1	14.3	40.0									$3,574	$289	$3,285
The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin	Public, Charter	9-12	1901 E Ben White Blvd	Austin	78741	Travis County	The Excel Center (For Adults)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 531-5500	109	9	12.7		7 (6.4%)	19 (17.4%)	74 (67.9%)	7 (6.4%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	24.3	1544^th of 1987 public high schools	22.3%		14.7	1682^nd of 1961 public high schools	14.2%	138	14.3	11.1		60.0										$4,392	$02	$4,390
Premier High School-Austin South Campus	Public, Charter	7-12	1701 W Ben White Blvd No 100a	Austin	78745	Travis County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 444-8442	149	6	24.4	65.1%	47 (31.5%)	6 (4.0%)	93 (62.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	36	1289^th of 1987 public high schools	35.1%		17	1647^th of 1961 public high schools	16.0%	358	8.8	36.4	42.4	56.3	83.3			100.0			16.7	16.7	16.7	$9,881	$1,071	$8,809
Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin	Public, Charter	6-12	2100 E St Elmo Rd	Austin	78744	Travis County	Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 693-0000	558	38	14.6	87.1%	27 (4.8%)	22 (3.9%)	500 (89.6%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	30.8	1390^th of 1987 public high schools	30.0%		26.2	1469^th of 1961 public high schools	25.1%	79	23.2	43.4	36.4	43.8	77.8	23.7	29.5	39.6	23.7	19.5	14.7	33.0	13.4	$11,092	$1,125	$9,968
Richards School For Young Women Leaders	Public	6-12	2309 Panther Trail	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-3236	907	50	18.2	38.4%	333 (36.7%)	31 (3.4%)	463 (51.0%)	37 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.5%)	90.4	59^th of 1987 public high schools	97.0%		90.5	50^th of 1961 public high schools	97.5%	9	78.3	89.2	91.6	96.2	95.0	83.8	77.1	83.1	64.8	36.8	53.8	58.5	52.7	$10,215	$368	$9,846
KIPP Austin Brave	Public, Charter	9-12	5107 S Ih 35 Frontage Rd	Austin	78744	Travis County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 651-2225	581	45	12.9	87.8%	7 (1.2%)	19 (3.3%)	548 (94.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	24.6	1531^st of 1987 public high schools	22.9%		19.1	1612^th of 1961 public high schools	17.8%	81	1.7	48.7	35.3	41.0	50.7									$11,373	$930	$10,444
Austin St Hospital	Public	6-12	1111 W 6th St	Austin	78703	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 499-1700	16	7	2.2	50.0%	4 (25.0%)	2 (12.5%)	6 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (25.0%)								(n/a)														$50,926	$289	$50,637
Austin High School	Public	9-12	1715 W Cesar Chavez	Austin	78703	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2505	2,296	127	18.1	22.9%	1,205 (52.5%)	61 (2.7%)	868 (37.8%)	50 (2.2%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	108 (4.7%)	74.3	326^th of 1987 public high schools	83.6%		74.5	314^th of 1961 public high schools	84.0%	12	31.1	76.2	77.0	80.4	85.8									$9,725	$417	$9,308

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

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Impact of COVID-19 on Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

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