Elbert Shaw 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 9 students has grown by 350% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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
22%
20%
Black
33%
36%
White
34%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
63%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center?
9 students attend Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center students are White, 33% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center?
Elbert Shaw 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 Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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