LEON COUNTY JAIL
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
It appears there is a **misalignment** in the information provided. The address you listed (535 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL) is the physical location of the **Leon County Detention Facility (Leon County Jail)**, not a K-12 school or academic institution.
Because this location is a correctional facility, it does not function as a traditional school. However, it is important to note that the Leon County School District (the website you linked, `leonschools.net`) maintains an educational partnership with the facility to provide mandatory academic services to incarcerated youth.
Here is a summary of the situation:
The Leon County Detention Facility serves as the primary lock-up for Leon County, Florida. While its primary purpose is public safety and the housing of detainees, the facility coordinates with the Leon County School District to operate an educational program. This program is specifically designed to ensure that incarcerated students—typically those under the age of 18—continue to have access to state-mandated education, including GED preparation and high school credit recovery, while they are in custody.
By integrating these services, the school district aims to mitigate the disruption of a student's academic progress during their detention. While the environment is highly restrictive and distinct from a traditional school campus, the partnership ensures that the facility complies with Florida’s requirements for providing instruction to school-age individuals. Visitors or those seeking information about general K-12 education should refer to the main Leon County Schools website, while those seeking information regarding the facility's operations should contact the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.
Because this location is a correctional facility, it does not function as a traditional school. However, it is important to note that the Leon County School District (the website you linked, `leonschools.net`) maintains an educational partnership with the facility to provide mandatory academic services to incarcerated youth.
Here is a summary of the situation:
The Leon County Detention Facility serves as the primary lock-up for Leon County, Florida. While its primary purpose is public safety and the housing of detainees, the facility coordinates with the Leon County School District to operate an educational program. This program is specifically designed to ensure that incarcerated students—typically those under the age of 18—continue to have access to state-mandated education, including GED preparation and high school credit recovery, while they are in custody.
By integrating these services, the school district aims to mitigate the disruption of a student's academic progress during their detention. While the environment is highly restrictive and distinct from a traditional school campus, the partnership ensures that the facility complies with Florida’s requirements for providing instruction to school-age individuals. Visitors or those seeking information about general K-12 education should refer to the main Leon County Schools website, while those seeking information regarding the facility's operations should contact the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.
N/A
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
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: | No |
| District: | LEON |
| Phone: | (850)410-1249 |
| Website: | http://www.leonschools.net/Page/30109 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | N/A |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | N/A |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | N/A |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade |
|---|
| 6th |
| 7th |
| 8th |
| 9th |
| 10th |
| 11th |
| 12th |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
High School 9th - 12th
226 Students
High School 6th - 12th
High School 9th - 12th
1,444 Students
High School 9th - 12th
64 Students
High School 6th - 12th
1,935 Students
High School 9th - 12th
1,581 Students
High School 9th - 12th
High School 6th - 12th
1,861 Students
High School 9th - 12th