ADA COUNTY JUVENILE CENTER

ADA COUNTY JUVENILE CENTER is a public high school that is part of the BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school district, located in BOISE, ID with about 12 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, ADA COUNTY JUVENILE 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 Ada County Juvenile Detention Center, located on Denton Street in Boise, functions primarily as a secure residential facility for youth who have been detained by the court system. Unlike a traditional academic school, the facility operates under the oversight of the Ada County Sheriff’s Office and the Juvenile Court system. Its primary mission is to provide short-term secure custody for juveniles awaiting court appearances or serving court-ordered sentences, focusing on public safety while maintaining the legal rights and developmental needs of the youth in their care.

While the facility is a detention center, it includes an educational component to ensure that incarcerated youth continue their schooling. Through a partnership with the local school district, the center provides a structured academic program designed to keep students on track with their grade-level requirements. The educational environment is highly controlled and focused on individualized instruction, aiming to minimize academic gaps during the period of detention and promote a successful transition back to a traditional school setting once the students are released.

For more information, contact ADA COUNTY JUVENILE CENTER at (208) 854-4150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.