Serving 52 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center 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 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 52 students has grown by 126% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is 0.46, 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)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
69%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center?
52 students attend Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is part of Leon School District.
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