Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center

Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center serves 17 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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 17 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Transforming youth lives through rehabilitative services

School Rankings

The diversity score of Gainesville 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
41%
36%
White
23%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
63%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center?
17 students attend Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center?
Gainesville 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 Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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