Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center serves 26 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center's student population of 26 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
42%
26%
Black
19%
5%
White
31%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center?
26 students attend Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center?
Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center offer ?
Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center part of?
Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center is part of Kennewick School District.
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