YOUTH VILLAGE DETENTION CENTER

YOUTH VILLAGE DETENTION CENTER is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the UNITED ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 16 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 11th 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 4 teachers, YOUTH VILLAGE DETENTION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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 YOUTH VILLAGE DETENTION CENTER, located at 111 Camino Nuevo Road in Laredo, Texas, functions primarily as a secure residential facility for juvenile offenders under the jurisdiction of the Webb County Juvenile Justice Department. Unlike a traditional academic institution, the educational component of this facility is designed to provide continuity of instruction for youth who are temporarily removed from their home schools. The school program is typically operated in partnership with the local school district or specialized educational providers to ensure that incarcerated students remain on track with state-mandated curriculum requirements while awaiting court proceedings or fulfilling placement terms.

The environment at Youth Village is highly structured, prioritizing safety, security, and behavioral rehabilitation alongside academic progress. Instruction is generally individualized or delivered in small groups, allowing teachers to address significant gaps in learning and accommodate the diverse academic backgrounds of the students. The ultimate goal of the center’s educational programming is to mitigate the negative impact of detention on a student’s long-term academic trajectory, fostering the necessary skills to facilitate a successful transition back into the traditional school system upon their release.

For more information, contact YOUTH VILLAGE DETENTION CENTER at (956) 473-6201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.