Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Leon Co 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 36 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is 0.45, 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
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
69%
21%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
2%
9%
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 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center?
36 students attend Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center is part of Leon School District.
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