Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center serves 7 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 7 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
100%
36%
White
n/a
35%
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 (14-15)
70%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center?
7 students attend Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center?
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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