The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 79%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in VA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1968
School Motto
Providing a safe, secure, and clean environment for youth placed in our temporary care.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA 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 82% VA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average).
What school district is Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Home part of?
Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Home is part of Department Of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms School District.
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