JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

ABILENE ISD
889 S 25TH ST
ABILENE, TX 79602
11 Students
Secondary School 6th - 11th
School Overview
The Abilene Independent School District (AISD) provides educational services to students housed at the Taylor County Juvenile Detention Center located at 889 S. 25th St. in Abilene, Texas. Because this facility serves a specialized population, the school program is designed to provide continuity of instruction for youth who are temporarily detained, ensuring they maintain academic progress despite their circumstances. The district coordinates with juvenile justice officials to offer a structured environment that focuses on core curriculum and developmental support.

As an extension of the Abilene Independent School District, the educational program at the facility adheres to state academic standards while addressing the unique constraints of a correctional setting. The primary objective is to keep students engaged in their studies so that they remain on track for graduation or reintegration into their home campuses. Through this partnership, the district works to minimize the academic disruption often caused by placement in a detention facility, emphasizing the importance of education as a key component of rehabilitation and future success.
11
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    6 (54.5 %)
  • White
    4 (36.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (9.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ABILENE ISD
Phone: (325)671-4648
Website: http://www.abileneisd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 11th
Total Students: 11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
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 6 1
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 2
Gender Ratio