S T E P - DETENTION

4 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center**, located in Georgetown, Texas, serves as a secure facility designed to provide temporary holding and rehabilitation services for youth who have been placed in the custody of the juvenile justice system. The facility is managed under the jurisdiction of Williamson County and operates with a focus on public safety, security, and the behavioral management of minors awaiting court appearances or disposition of their cases.

Beyond its primary function as a secure detention space, the center integrates educational and developmental support to ensure that youth maintain continuity in their schooling during their stay. By providing structured environments, access to academic instruction, and clinical resources, the facility aims to address the specific needs of the juvenile population while prioritizing rehabilitation and a transition back into the community.

Total Students

2.8

Full-Time Teachers

1.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S T E P - DETENTION
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	3
Black	1

Hispanic
3 (75.0 %)
Black
1 (25.0 %)

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:	GEORGETOWN ISD
Phone:	(512)943-3260
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	4
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 9 2

Grade 10 2