Metro Regional Youth Detention Center

Metro Regional Youth Detention Center serves 28 students in grades 8-11. 
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-11
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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Metro Regional Youth Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Metro Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 28 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Total Students
28 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Metro Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.08, 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 (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
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Black
96%
36%
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White
4%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Metro Regional Youth Detention Center?
28 students attend Metro Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Metro Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Metro Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 8-11
What school district is Metro Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-11
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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