PENDLETON JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional is a public high school that is part of the Indiana Department of Correction school district, located in Pendleton, IN with about 167 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Pendleton Juvenile Correctional has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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 Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility (PJCF), located in Pendleton, Indiana, serves as a secure residential facility dedicated to the rehabilitation and education of male youth offenders. Managed by the Indiana Department of Correction, the facility operates with a primary focus on transitioning juvenile residents back into society by addressing the underlying behaviors and social factors that contributed to their incarceration. The institution emphasizes a structured environment that integrates behavioral modification programs, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and individualized treatment plans designed to promote personal accountability and emotional growth.
Beyond behavioral reform, the facility places a significant priority on academic and vocational development. Residents are provided with educational opportunities—including high school equivalency coursework—alongside vocational training programs intended to equip them with marketable skills for future employment. By combining rigorous security measures with rehabilitative services, the Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility aims to reduce recidivism rates and empower its residents to pursue productive, law-abiding paths following their release.
For more information, contact Pendleton Juvenile Correctional at (765) 778-3778 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pendleton, IN 46060
(765) 778-3778
PENDLETON JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL is a public school in Pendleton, IN with about 167 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Indiana Department of Correction
- Total Students:
- 167
- Teachers:
- 21.64
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 167 students
- White
- 40.1%
- Black or African American
- 40.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 9.0%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Male
- 100.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.