TRI CO JUVENILE DETENT

www.shermanisd.net

9 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The **Tri-County Juvenile Detention Center**, located at 9501 Dyess in Denison, Texas, serves as a secure residential facility for youth within the juvenile justice system. Operated in partnership with the Sherman Independent School District (SISD), the facility provides a structured environment where residents are required to continue their academic studies while in custody. The educational program is designed to prevent learning gaps and ensure that students remain on track with their graduation requirements, regardless of their legal circumstances.

The curriculum delivered through Sherman ISD focuses on core academic subjects, aiming to provide individualized instruction that meets the unique needs of students in a high-security setting. By integrating schooling into the detention process, the institution emphasizes the importance of educational continuity, rehabilitation, and personal development. The facility operates under the oversight of the county’s juvenile justice services, with the school district providing the instructional staff and educational resources necessary to maintain accreditation and academic standards.

Total Students

1.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRI CO JUVENILE DETENT
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	3
Black	2

White
4 (44.4 %)
Hispanic
3 (33.3 %)
Black
2 (22.2 %)

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:	SHERMAN ISD
Phone:	(903)786-6326
Website:	http://www.shermanisd.net
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 7 3

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 2

Grade 12 1