MONROE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

MONROE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER is a public high school that is part of the MONROE school district, located in KEY WEST, FL offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade.

The MONROE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, located at 5501 College Road in Key West, Florida, serves as a secure educational facility operating under the umbrella of the Monroe County School District. Unlike traditional K-12 schools, this facility provides mandatory schooling for youth currently residing in the juvenile justice system. The institution is designed to maintain educational continuity for students, ensuring that they continue to meet state curriculum standards while navigating legal proceedings or serving court-ordered stays.

The center’s academic program is closely integrated with the Monroe County School District’s broader educational goals, focusing on credit recovery, literacy, and vocational support to prevent students from falling behind academically during their detention. Because the student population is transitional, the facility emphasizes individualized instruction and trauma-informed teaching strategies. The school’s presence in the district network aims to provide these students with the essential academic resources needed to successfully reintegrate into their home schools or alternative learning environments upon their release.

For more information, contact MONROE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER at (305) 293-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5501 COLLEGE RD
KEY WEST, FL 33040-4307
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MONROE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER is a public school in KEY WEST, FL. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
MONROE
Total Students:
Not Reported
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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