Serving 40 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center's student population of 40 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pinellas Juvenile Det Center is 0.53, 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
65%
21%
White
22%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
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?
40 students attend Pinellas Juvenile Det Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pinellas Juvenile Det Center students are Black, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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
What school district is Pinellas Juvenile Det Center part of?
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
View the Pinellas Juvenile Det Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First day of school for students
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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