Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center serves 47 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 47:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center's student population of 47 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center is 0.52, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
37%
Black
58%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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 is the graduation rate of Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center?
47 students attend Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center students are Black, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center?
Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center has a student ration of 47:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center offer ?
Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center part of?
Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center is part of Alachua School District.
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