Serving 31 students in grades 6-12, Pretrial Detention Facility 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pretrial Detention Facility's student population of 31 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pretrial Detention Facility is 0.47, 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)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
38%
Black
68%
21%
White
26%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)3.2%
35.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pretrial Detention Facility?
The graduation rate of Pretrial Detention Facility is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pretrial Detention Facility?
31 students attend Pretrial Detention Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pretrial Detention Facility students are Black, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pretrial Detention Facility?
Pretrial Detention Facility has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pretrial Detention Facility offer ?
Pretrial Detention Facility offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pretrial Detention Facility part of?
Pretrial Detention Facility is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Pretrial Detention Facility located?
Pretrial Detention Facility is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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