Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center serves 25 students in grades 5-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 25 students has grown by 92% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
72%
36%
White
24%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
63%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center?
25 students attend Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center?
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
In what neighborhood is Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center located?
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center is located in the Chatham Parkway neighborhood of Savannah, GA.
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