Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center

Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center is a public high school located in Jourdanton, Texas, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 16 students. The school is part of the Jourdanton Independent School District, which is ranked 601 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Texas high schools over the past decade, with test scores significantly below the district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 20% of students were proficient or better in English I Reading, compared to 52.38% for the district and 51.26% for the state. The school has also experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0.1% to 1.0% over the past few years, which is higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, 68.75% of students at Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the 48.91% at the nearby Jourdanton High School.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Charlotte High School, Poteet High School, Pleasanton High School, and Jourdanton High School, Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center consistently underperforms on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates. The school's specialized focus on serving students in the juvenile justice system may present unique challenges and require targeted interventions and support to improve student success.