Youth Village Detention Center serves 21 students in grades 7-11.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Village Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Youth Village Detention Center's student population of 21 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Youth Village Detention Center is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Youth Village Detention Center?
21 students attend Youth Village Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Youth Village Detention Center students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Youth Village Detention Center?
Youth Village Detention Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Youth Village Detention Center offer ?
Youth Village Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Youth Village Detention Center part of?
Youth Village Detention Center is part of United Independent School District.
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