Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pinellas Juvenile Det Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center's student population of 55 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pinellas Juvenile Det Center is 0.57, 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)
(14-15)<50%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
52%
Hispanic
5%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
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 53% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinellas Juvenile Det Center?
The graduation rate of Pinellas Juvenile Det Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pinellas Juvenile Det Center?
55 students attend Pinellas Juvenile Det Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pinellas Juvenile Det Center students are Black, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pinellas Juvenile Det Center offer ?
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinellas Juvenile Det Center part of?
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center is part of Pinellas School District.
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