Bill Logue Detention Center

Bill Logue Detention Center is a public high school located in Waco, Texas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 17 students. The school is part of the Waco Independent School District, which is ranked 901 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bill Logue Detention Center has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages. The school has had a 0% four-year graduation rate for the past two school years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in dropout rates, rising from 2.4% in 2017-2018 to 3.9% in 2021-2022, much higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores are also consistently below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with 0% proficiency in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science for 8th grade in 2022-2023, compared to the district's 38%, 17%, and 25% proficiency, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Brazos High School, Challenge Academy, and Bosqueville High School, Bill Logue Detention Center consistently ranks among the lowest-performing schools in the state. The school's unique student population, with a high percentage of African American (52.94%) and Hispanic (35.29%) students, as well as a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (82.35% receiving free or reduced-price lunch), may be contributing factors to the school's poor performance. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive and targeted approach to support the students and improve educational outcomes.