CENTRAL JUVENILE HALL

Central Juvenile Hall is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles County Office of Education school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 203 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Central Juvenile Hall has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Central Juvenile Hall, located on Eastlake Avenue in Los Angeles, is a secure detention facility operated by the Los Angeles County Probation Department. It serves as a central intake and short-term holding center for minors who have been arrested and are awaiting court proceedings or placement. Because it functions primarily as a detention environment rather than a traditional neighborhood school, its educational services are provided through the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), specifically under the Juvenile Court Schools division.

The educational program at Central Juvenile Hall is designed to provide continuity for students whose schooling has been interrupted by legal circumstances. The curriculum is focused on core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, social studies, and science—to ensure that students can earn credits toward a high school diploma or high school equivalency while in custody. Teachers in this setting work with small class sizes to accommodate a transient student population, focusing on individualized instruction, behavioral support, and credit recovery to help youth stay on track with their academic goals despite their involvement with the juvenile justice system.

For more information, contact Central Juvenile Hall at (323) 225-4362 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.