LYNCHBURG JUVENILE DETENTION HOME

Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
1400 Florida Ave.
Lynchburg, VA 24501
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School Overview
The Lynchburg Juvenile Detention Home, located at 1400 Florida Ave. in Lynchburg, Virginia, is a secure residential facility designed to provide temporary custody for youth who are awaiting court hearings or disposition. Operating under the jurisdiction of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, the facility’s primary objective is to maintain public safety while ensuring the constitutional rights and basic needs of the detained youth are met in a controlled, supervised environment.

Beyond basic housing and security, the institution places a strong emphasis on rehabilitation and educational continuity. The facility works to provide residents with structured programs, including remedial education, counseling, and behavioral health support, aimed at addressing the underlying issues that led to the youth’s involvement with the justice system. By maintaining a regulated daily routine, the detention home seeks to provide a stabilizing environment that prepares residents for their eventual transition back into their families, schools, and the greater Lynchburg community.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not applicable
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
Phone: (434)847-1882
Grade Range: N - N
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NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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