School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students (08-09)
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Asian
(08-09)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(08-09)39%
48%
Black
(08-09)58%
14%
White
(08-09)3%
34%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
92%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Westside Command Detention Center?
38 students attend Westside Command Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Westside Command Detention Center students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Westside Command Detention Center offer ?
Westside Command Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Westside Command Detention Center part of?
Westside Command Detention Center is part of Excel Academy School District.
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