BENTON/FRANKLIN JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER
Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center is a public high school that is part of the Kennewick School District school district, located in KENNEWICK, WA with about 31 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center 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 **Benton-Franklin Juvenile Justice Center (BFJJC)**, located in Kennewick, Washington, is a multi-functional facility that integrates judicial, detention, and educational services for youth within the two-county region. Unlike a traditional academic school, the facility operates a specialized educational program designed to provide continuous instruction to youth who are detained or serving time in the juvenile justice system. The primary mission of this educational component is to ensure that students maintain academic progress despite their legal circumstances, often providing credit-recovery options and individualized learning plans that align with state standards.
Beyond its academic function, the center serves as the hub for the regional juvenile court system and detention operations. The facility is designed to support the rehabilitation and supervision of minors through a collaborative approach involving probation officers, social workers, legal professionals, and certified teachers. By housing these essential services under one roof, the center aims to provide a structured environment that emphasizes public safety while simultaneously addressing the behavioral, emotional, and educational needs of the youth entering the justice system.
For more information, contact Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center at (509) 783-2151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KENNEWICK, WA 99336-1300
(509) 783-2151
BENTON/FRANKLIN JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER is a public school in KENNEWICK, WA with about 31 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kennewick School District
- Total Students:
- 31
- Teachers:
- 4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 31 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 51.6%
- White
- 41.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- Female
- 16.1%
- Male
- 83.9%
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.