Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center

Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center serves 11 students in grades 7-10. 
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-10
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 11 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students
11 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
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Black
82%
36%
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White
9%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center?
11 students attend Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-10
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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