HARRISBURG JTC SCHOOL

ARKANSAS YOUTH SERVICES SCHOOL SYSTEM
1800 PINE GROVE LN
HARRISBURG, AR 72432
16 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Harrisburg JTC (Juvenile Treatment Center) School, located in Harrisburg, Arkansas, is a specialized educational facility operated under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, specifically within the Division of Youth Services (DYS). The school is designed to provide academic instruction to youth who have been placed in state custody. Its primary mission is to ensure that students continue their education within a highly structured, secure environment, minimizing the disruption to their schooling while they address behavioral or rehabilitative needs.

The educational program at Harrisburg JTC is tailored to meet the unique requirements of the students it serves, often focusing on credit recovery, remedial support, and vocational preparation. Because it functions as part of the broader juvenile justice and human services system, the school prioritizes a safe, controlled setting that integrates individualized learning plans with the facility's overall therapeutic goals. By maintaining these academic standards, the institution seeks to better prepare students for their eventual reintegration into their local school districts or the workforce upon completion of their placement.
16
Total Students
4.6
Full-Time Teachers
3.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    10 (62.5 %)
  • White
    6 (37.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: ARKANSAS YOUTH SERVICES SCHOOL SYSTEM
Phone: (870)578-5886
Website: http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/dys
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 2
Grade 12 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL
HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
480 Students
501 WEST SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, AR 72432 (1.5 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th