Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School serves 15 students in grades 3-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
53%
41%
White
40%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School?
15 students attend Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School students are Black, 40% of students are White, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School?
Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School offer ?
Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School part of?
Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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