Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Home ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
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Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
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Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
It is the mission of Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention to provide residents with a safe, clean, secure environment through a structured program.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What school district is Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Home part of?
Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Home is part of Department Of Education State-Operated Education Prgms School District.
In what neighborhood is Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Home located?
Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Home is located in the Mill Creek neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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