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Harris County Juvenile Detention Center

Houston, Texas · Grades 4 to 12 · Excel Academy

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About Harris County Juvenile Detention Center

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center serves grades 4 through 12 as a public charter school in Houston, Texas. Enrollment was 165 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter schools in Houston. With about 14.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.1 students per teacher. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Harris County. Families comparing options will find 139 other schools within 5 miles. Excel Academy runs 4 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	1200 Congress St Ste 6500, Houston, TX 77002
Phone	(713) 222-4354
School district	Excel Academy
Grades	4 to 12
Students (2024-25)	165
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	14.9
Students per teacher	11.1
Charter school	Yes
School type	Alternative
Level	Other
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Harris County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 480004907909). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Harris County Juvenile Detention Center serve?

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center serves grades 4 through 12.

How many students attend Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center reported 165 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?

About 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 165 students and 14.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center a public or charter school?

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is a public charter school.

What school district is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center in?

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is part of Excel Academy. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/tx/excel-academy/

Where is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center located?

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is at 1200 Congress St Ste 6500, Houston, TX 77002. The phone number is (713) 222-4354.

How many other schools are near Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?

There are 139 other schools within 5 miles of Harris County Juvenile Detention Center in our directory.