Serving 97 students in grades 5-12, Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 97 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Rankings
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2689 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
57%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
31%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2018. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center's ranking?
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center is ranked #2689 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center?
97 students attend Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center?
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center located?
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center is located in the Urban Core neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Urban Core.
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