Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center serves 9 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 9 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Unspecified
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
56%
36%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Unspecified
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center often compared to?
Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Augusta Youth Development Campus, Bishop Hall Charter School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center?
9 students attend Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 22% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center?
Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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