George W Herlich Juv Det Center (Closed 2014)

Union Co Courthouse Garage 2n
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
George W Herlich Juv Det Center serves 35 students in grades 7-12. 
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
26%
34%
Black
63%
14%
White
11%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
32%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend George W Herlich Juv Det Center?
35 students attend George W Herlich Juv Det Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of George W Herlich Juv Det Center students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What grades does George W Herlich Juv Det Center offer ?
George W Herlich Juv Det Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is George W Herlich Juv Det Center part of?
George W Herlich Juv Det Center is part of Office Of Education Juvenile Justice Commission School District.

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