Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
Tel:
(318) 747-1459
- Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center serves 29 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center's student population of 29 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 29 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | <50% | 67% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | <50% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 79% | 43% |
| White | 21% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.61 |
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| Graduation Rate (15-16) | <50% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09) | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bossier Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center is Airline High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Cope Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bossier City Cope Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 781 students
0.0 miles
4814 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5380 0.0 6-8 781 - Bossier City Meadowview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 488 students
1.1 miles
4312 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5640 1.1 PK-5 488 - Bossier City Stockwell Place Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 808 students
1.5 miles
5801 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5820 1.5 K-5 808 - Bossier City W.t. Lewis Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 484 students
1.5 miles
4701 Modica Lott Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 759-2100 1.5 K-5 484 - Bossier City Greenacres Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 739 students
2.6 miles
2220 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-6210 2.6 6-8 739
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