JUVENILE DETENTION CTR

JUVENILE DETENTION CTR is a public high school that is part of the EDINBURG CISD school district, located in EDINBURG, TX with about 36 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, JUVENILE DETENTION CTR has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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 facility located at 1001 N Doolittle Rd in Edinburg, Texas, operates as the **Hidalgo County Juvenile Detention Center**. Unlike a traditional school, this is a secure, restrictive environment managed by the county’s juvenile justice system. The primary purpose of this facility is the temporary detention of youth who have been apprehended by law enforcement or remanded by the courts while awaiting judicial proceedings or placement in long-term rehabilitation programs.

Because the facility houses school-aged youth, it is required by law to provide educational services to ensure students do not fall behind in their academic progress during their confinement. These services are typically administered through a partnership with the local school district or the county education office. The "school" component functions as a highly structured classroom setting where students work on individualized lesson plans, often using a mix of traditional coursework and self-paced digital curriculum, all while under strict supervision to maintain the safety and security of the facility.

For more information, contact JUVENILE DETENTION CTR at (956) 289-2321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.