LUBBOCK CO JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR

LUBBOCK CO JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR is a Title I public high school that is part of the LUBBOCK ISD school district, located in LUBBOCK, TX with about 57 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 10 teachers, LUBBOCK CO JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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 Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center (LCJJC), located at 2025 N. Akron Ave in Lubbock, Texas, serves as a secure residential facility designed to provide detention, rehabilitation, and educational services for youth within the juvenile justice system. The facility operates under the oversight of the Lubbock County Juvenile Board and focuses on the secure custody of juveniles who have been detained by law enforcement or remanded by the courts. Beyond its primary role in containment, the center is committed to providing a structured environment that prioritizes safety, accountability, and the legal rights of the minors in its care.

The educational component of the LCJJC is typically facilitated through a partnership with a local school district or an independent educational program, ensuring that students continue their academic progress despite their detention. The program emphasizes core curriculum instruction, behavior modification, and life skills training intended to reduce recidivism and help youth transition successfully back into their home schools or communities. By integrating academic rigor with counseling and rehabilitative programming, the center aims to address the underlying issues that led to the youths’ involvement with the justice system while maintaining a focus on their long-term development.

For more information, contact LUBBOCK CO JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR at (806) 744-8682 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.