BREVARD COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

BREVARD COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER is a public high school that is part of the BREVARD school district, located in COCOA, FL with about 29 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, BREVARD COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

The BREVARD COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, located in Cocoa, Florida, functions as a secure residential facility designed to provide temporary care for youth who are awaiting court proceedings or disposition. Operated in coordination with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, the facility’s primary mandate is to ensure public safety while providing a structured, supervised environment for minors who have been processed through the juvenile justice system.

Educationally, the facility is supported by the Brevard Public Schools district, which provides on-site instructional services to ensure that detained youth maintain academic continuity during their stay. The program focuses on credit recovery, basic skills development, and maintaining progress toward graduation, aiming to minimize the disruption that detention can cause to a student's long-term educational goals. By integrating standardized curriculum with a correctional environment, the school strives to keep students engaged in their studies despite the challenges of their current legal circumstances.

For more information, contact BREVARD COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER at (321) 690-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.