Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center

Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center serves 7 students in grades 7-12. 
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 7 students has grown by 250% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
7 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
18%
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Black
14%
36%
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White
72%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center?
7 students attend Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Black.
What grades does Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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