Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Juvenile Detention ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juvenile Detention ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Juvenile Detention's student population of 85 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Rankings
The diversity score of Juvenile Detention is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
37%
Black
52%
21%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤10%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Detention?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Detention is 10%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 82%.
How many students attend Juvenile Detention?
85 students attend Juvenile Detention.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Juvenile Detention students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention?
Juvenile Detention has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention offer ?
Juvenile Detention offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juvenile Detention part of?
Juvenile Detention is part of Orange School District.
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