Juvenile Detention Center

Juvenile Detention Center serves 80 students in grades 2-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in FL)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 80 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Juvenile Detention Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
(15-16)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
46%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
(21-22)
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
80 students attend Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, 40% of students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Juvenile Detention Center is part of Manatee School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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