Juvenile Detention serves 8 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juvenile Detention ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Juvenile Detention's student population of 8 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Juvenile Detention is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Juvenile Detention?
8 students attend Juvenile Detention.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Juvenile Detention students are White, and 13% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention?
Juvenile Detention has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention offer ?
Juvenile Detention offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Juvenile Detention part of?
Juvenile Detention is part of Stevens Point Area Public School District.
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