Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center (2025-26 Ranking)

Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center serves 14 students in grades 5-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 14 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 14 students has grown by 133% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
8	1
9	6
10	4
11	3

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Total Students

14 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
2023	19
2022	17
2021	12
2020	6
2019	6
2018	14
2017	14
2016	19
2015	7
2014	10
2013	24

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

School Calendar

School Motto

Transforming youth lives through rehabilitative services

School Rankings

The of Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.65, 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.

This School

State Level (GA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

36%

19%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center	Georgia	Department Of Juvenile Justice School District
2023	5%	18%	7%
2022	24%	18%	5%
2021	25%	17%	5%
2020	17%	16%	4%
2019	17%	16%	4%
2016	15%	15%	5%
2014	10%	13%	3%
2013	8%	13%	4%
2012	16%	12%	5%
2011	23%	12%	4%

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Black

43%

36%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center	Georgia	Department Of Juvenile Justice School District
2023	69%	36%	70%
2022	47%	36%	76%
2021	50%	36%	79%
2020	33%	37%	76%
2019	33%	37%	76%
2018	51%	37%	78%
2017	51%	37%	78%
2016	48%	37%	78%
2015	86%	37%	79%
2014	40%	37%	76%
2013	46%	37%	74%

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White

21%

35%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center	Georgia	Department Of Juvenile Justice School District
2023	26%	36%	21%
2022	23%	37%	17%
2021	25%	38%	15%
2020	50%	39%	18%
2019	50%	39%	18%
2018	42%	40%	17%
2017	42%	40%	17%
2016	37%	41%	16%
2015	14%	42%	17%
2014	50%	43%	20%
2013	46%	43%	22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.65

0.71

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center	Georgia	Department Of Juvenile Justice School District
2023	0.46	0.71	0.47
2022	0.67	0.70	0.40
2021	0.63	0.70	0.36
2020	0.62	0.69	0.40
2019	0.62	0.69	0.40
2018	0.56	0.68	0.36
2017	0.56	0.68	0.36
2016	0.62	0.68	0.37
2015	0.24	0.67	0.35
2014	0.59	0.67	0.38
2013	0.58	0.67	0.41

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

79%

59%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2021-2023)
Year	Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center	Georgia	Department Of Juvenile Justice School District
2023	84%	54%	70%
2021	75%	53%	71%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Department Of Juvenile Justice School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center?

14 students attend Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

43% of Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 21% of students are White.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center?

Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?

Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center part of?

Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.

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