CAMERON CO JUVENILE DETENTION CTR
CAMERON CO JUVENILE DETENTION CTR is a public school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX.
The **Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center**, located at 854 E. Harrison in Brownsville, Texas, functions as a secure residential facility designed to provide temporary custody for youth who have been apprehended by law enforcement or ordered to be held by a juvenile court. Unlike a traditional academic school, the facility operates primarily as a correctional institution, focusing on the safety, security, and behavioral management of residents while they await court hearings, sentencing, or placement in long-term rehabilitation programs.
Despite its correctional nature, the facility is mandated to provide educational services to ensure that residents do not fall behind in their schooling while in custody. The educational component is typically operated in partnership with the local school district or a specialized juvenile justice educational program, offering a structured environment where students can continue their core academic coursework. The primary goal of the facility is to balance the need for secure detention with the legal requirement to provide rehabilitative support and ongoing educational access for the youth under its supervision.
For more information, contact CAMERON CO JUVENILE DETENTION CTR at (956) 554-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-2417
(956) 554-6700
CAMERON CO JUVENILE DETENTION CTR is a public school in BROWNSVILLE, TX. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- School status:
- Inactive
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- Not Reported
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.