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 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
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
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
53%
42%
White
40%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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 17:1.
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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