BRAZOS CO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

1904 W SH 21
BRYAN, TX 77803

34 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The Brazos County Juvenile Detention Center, located at 1904 W SH 21 in Bryan, Texas, serves as a secure facility dedicated to the temporary housing and rehabilitation of youth who have been placed in custody by the juvenile court system. As a government-operated institution, its primary mandate is to provide a safe, structured, and compliant environment that balances the security of the community with the supervision and behavioral management of detained juveniles.

Beyond its role in physical security, the facility integrates educational and support services intended to address the specific needs of the youth residing there. While the center focuses on maintaining order and adhering to state-mandated standards for juvenile facilities, it also facilitates programs designed to encourage rehabilitation, personal accountability, and educational continuity. By providing a controlled setting, the center aims to help residents reflect on their actions while preparing them for their eventual transition back into the community or to long-term placement settings.

Total Students

3.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRAZOS CO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	13
Black	16
Two or More	2

Black
16 (47.1 %)
Hispanic
13 (38.2 %)
White
3 (8.8 %)
Two or More
2 (5.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BRYAN ISD
Phone:	(979)209-2760
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 4