DUVAL REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

DUVAL REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER is a public high school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 106 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, DUVAL REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 DUVAL REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, located at 1214 E 8th St in Jacksonville, Florida, serves as a secure residential facility for youth who are awaiting adjudication or disposition by the court system. Operated under the oversight of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) in coordination with local educational initiatives, the facility is designed to provide temporary holding for minors while ensuring their constitutional right to education remains intact during their stay.

As indicated by its association with the Duval County Public Schools system, the center emphasizes an integrated educational program intended to minimize disruptions to a student’s academic progress. While the primary function of the facility is detention and behavioral management, the school component provides structured instruction aimed at helping incarcerated youth maintain their grade-level competencies, earn credit toward graduation, and prepare for a successful reintegration into their home schools or alternative educational pathways upon release.

For more information, contact DUVAL REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER at (904) 798-4819 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.