W. Central Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)

W. Central Juvenile Center serves 19 students in grades 6-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
47%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
53%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend W. Central Juvenile Center?
19 students attend W. Central Juvenile Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of W. Central Juvenile Center students are White, and 47% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. Central Juvenile Center?
W. Central Juvenile Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does W. Central Juvenile Center offer ?
W. Central Juvenile Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is W. Central Juvenile Center part of?
W. Central Juvenile Center is part of Moorhead Area Public Schools.

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