MILLEGEVILLE ITU

Millegeville ITU is a Title I public high school that is part of the Department of Juvenile Justice school district, located in Milledgeville, GA with about 10 students offering grade levels from 8th 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 3 teachers, Millegeville ITU has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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.

It is important to note that **Millegeville ITU** (often referred to as the Milledgeville Intensive Treatment Unit) is not a traditional academic school. Instead, it is a specialized, secure facility operated by the **Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)**.

The facility functions as a residential treatment center designed for youth who have been adjudicated delinquent and are in need of intensive behavioral, psychological, and rehabilitative services. Because the population consists of incarcerated or detained youth, the facility operates a year-round educational program. This schooling is mandatory and is designed to help students earn credits toward a high school diploma or a GED, while also providing special education services for those with identified learning needs.

The educational model at this facility differs significantly from a public school. The curriculum is delivered in a highly structured, controlled environment where the focus is balanced between academic progress and therapeutic intervention. Instructors work alongside juvenile correctional officers to ensure that students meet Georgia’s state educational standards while participating in programs aimed at reducing recidivism, improving anger management, and developing life skills necessary for their eventual transition back into the community.

For more information, contact Millegeville ITU at (478) 445-3075 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.