Serving 35 students in grades 5-12, Alachua 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 55%).
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: 5-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 35 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center is 0.37, 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)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
77%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
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 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center?
35 students attend Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center is part of Alachua School District.
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