HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the EXCEL ACADEMY school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 184 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER (HCJDC) in Houston, Texas, serves as a secure, short-term residential facility for youth who have been apprehended by law enforcement and are awaiting court proceedings. The center operates under the oversight of the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department and is designed to provide a safe, structured, and rehabilitative environment. Its primary mission is to maintain public safety while ensuring that detained youth receive essential services, including medical and mental health care, during their stay.

Education is a central component of the facility’s programming, typically provided in partnership with the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE). Through the Academic and Behavior School (ABS) programs, the facility offers incarcerated youth access to core curriculum, special education services, and remedial instruction to ensure that their academic progress is not completely stalled while they are detained. By combining legal supervision with educational support, the facility aims to address the developmental needs of the youth and provide them with the tools necessary to reintegrate into their home schools or communities upon release.

For more information, contact HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER at (713) 222-4354 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.