Aoc-yuma County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)

Aoc–yuma County Juvenile Detention Center in Yuma, AZ, reports very low enrollment with zero students and teachers recorded from 2011 through 2023, resulting in an undefined student–teacher ratio.
Math proficiency at the school was 20% in 2023, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and substantially below the district average of 52%, showing a general decline from a high of 70% in 2014.
Reading proficiency dropped to 20% in 2022, significantly lower than the state average of 40% and far below the district average of 65%, marking a decline from 80–90% proficiency between 2011 and 2014.
Science proficiency was 50% in 2022, higher than the state average of 24% and district average of 20%, but data before 2021 is limited to fully assess trend stability.
Graduation rates fluctuated widely, with reported values above 60% in recent years compared to a consistent state average near 77%, but school data shows unexplained irregularities calling for cautious interpretation.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (09-10)
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
6%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
67%
41%
Black
(09-10)
33%
6%
White
(09-10)
n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center (79524) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Aoc-yuma County Juvenile Detention Center?
3 students attend Aoc-yuma County Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Aoc-yuma County Juvenile Detention Center students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are Black.
What school district is Aoc-yuma County Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Aoc-yuma County Juvenile Detention Center is part of Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center (79524) School District.

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