JUVENILE DETENT CTR

JUVENILE DETENT CTR is a public high school that is part of the LONGVIEW ISD school district, located in LONGVIEW, TX with about 13 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, JUVENILE DETENT CTR has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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 310 Turk St in Longview, Texas, operates as the **Gregg County Juvenile Detention Center**. Unlike a traditional school, this is a secure, state-regulated correctional facility designed to provide temporary holding and rehabilitative services for youth who have been detained by the juvenile justice system. The primary focus of the site is to ensure public safety while providing a structured environment for minors awaiting court proceedings or serving short-term sentences.

Despite its nature as a detention center, the facility is mandated by law to provide educational services to ensure that detained youth do not fall behind in their schooling. The educational program typically emphasizes core academic subjects, GED preparation, and life skills training, often facilitated through partnerships with local independent school districts. The academic environment is highly controlled and individualized, designed to maintain continuity in the student’s education while they are in custody.

For more information, contact JUVENILE DETENT CTR at (903) 753-3970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.