ALACHUA REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

ALACHUA REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER is a public high school that is part of the ALACHUA school district, located in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 26 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade.

The ALACHUA REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER (JDC) school program, operated under the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) district, provides essential educational services to youth who are temporarily detained at the facility. Because the students are in a secure, short-term environment, the school focuses on maintaining academic continuity. The curriculum is designed to be flexible and individualized, allowing students to continue their coursework, work toward credit recovery, or prepare for high school equivalency exams while navigating the legal process.

The program prioritizes stability and personal growth, aiming to ensure that students do not fall behind in their educational progress despite their circumstances. By providing a structured classroom setting, the school seeks to foster a positive environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Through its partnership with the school district, the facility helps bridge the gap between institutionalized care and the students’ eventual transition back to their home schools or alternative educational pathways.

For more information, contact ALACHUA REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER at (352) 955-7895 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.