Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall

225 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, located in Downey, California, serves as a high-security detention facility operated by the Los Angeles County Probation Department. It functions as a temporary holding center for minors who have been detained by law enforcement or are awaiting court hearings. The facility is designed to provide a secure environment while managing the legal and behavioral needs of youth within the juvenile justice system. Due to its status as a detention center, the facility emphasizes safety, supervision, and the stabilization of its residents.

Educationally, the facility operates under the oversight of the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), specifically through the Division of Juvenile Court and Community Schools. Because the residents are legally required to continue their education while in custody, the school provides a structured academic program aimed at minimizing learning disruptions. The curriculum typically focuses on core subjects like English, mathematics, and social studies, often utilizing individualized learning plans to accommodate the varying grade levels and academic needs of the students in residence.

225

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	143
Black	74
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Hispanic
143 (63.6%)
Black
74 (32.9%)
White
4 (1.8%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles County Office of Education
Phone:	(562)803-6648
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
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 7

Grade 9 25

Grade 10 53

Grade 11 53

Grade 12 86