HARRIS COUNTY YOUTH VILLAGE

HARRIS COUNTY YOUTH VILLAGE is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the EXCEL ACADEMY school district, located in SEABROOK, TX with about 97 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 5 teachers, HARRIS COUNTY YOUTH VILLAGE has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

HARRIS COUNTY YOUTH VILLAGE, located in Seabrook, Texas, is a specialized residential treatment facility and educational campus operated by the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department. Designed as a secure, therapeutic environment, the facility serves youth who have been referred through the juvenile justice system. The school component within the Village is focused on credit recovery, behavioral modification, and academic intervention, ensuring that students remain on track with their studies while receiving the intensive supervision and rehabilitative services required by their placements.

The program emphasizes a holistic approach to youth development, balancing rigorous educational instruction with cognitive-behavioral programming and life-skills training. By integrating classroom learning with social services, the Youth Village aims to address the underlying issues contributing to a student’s delinquency while fostering a structured routine. The school's ultimate goal is to equip these young individuals with the tools necessary to successfully reintegrate into their home schools and communities, reducing recidivism and promoting long-term personal and academic achievement.

For more information, contact HARRIS COUNTY YOUTH VILLAGE at (713) 222-4729 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.