Serving 82 students in grades 6-12, Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 82 students has grown by 26% 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
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center is 0.50, 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)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
68%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center?
82 students attend Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center?
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center located?
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center is located in the Urban Core neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Urban Core.
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