Mercer County Youth Det Center serves 29 students in grades 7-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
17%
35%
Black
83%
14%
White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mercer County Youth Det Center?
29 students attend Mercer County Youth Det Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mercer County Youth Det Center students are Black, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercer County Youth Det Center?
Mercer County Youth Det Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mercer County Youth Det Center offer ?
Mercer County Youth Det Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mercer County Youth Det Center part of?
Mercer County Youth Det Center is part of Office Of Education Juvenile Justice Commission School District.
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