ATLANTA YOUTH DETENTION CENTER

Atlanta Youth Detention Center is a Title I public high school that is part of the Department of Juvenile Justice school district, located in College Park, GA with about 58 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Atlanta Youth Detention Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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 Atlanta Youth Detention Center (YDC), located in College Park, Georgia, is a secure residential facility operated by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). It is designed to house youth who have been adjudicated or are awaiting court processing for delinquent acts. As a high-security institution, the facility focuses on the temporary confinement, safety, and rehabilitation of juveniles, operating under strict legal and safety protocols to ensure both the security of the community and the well-being of the incarcerated youth.

Beyond its primary role of detention, the facility provides essential services mandated for juvenile populations, including educational instruction, behavioral health counseling, and medical care. The center’s programs are structured to maintain compliance with state regulations, aiming to provide a rehabilitative environment that addresses the underlying behavioral issues of the residents while they remain under the supervision of the Georgia juvenile justice system.

For more information, contact Atlanta Youth Detention Center at (404) 656-4522 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.