RICHMOND JUVENILE DETENTION HOME

Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
1700 N. 17th St.
Richmond, VA 23219
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School Overview
The **Richmond Juvenile Detention Home (RJDH)**, located at 1700 N. 17th St. in Richmond, Virginia, serves as a secure residential facility for youth who have been apprehended by law enforcement and are awaiting court proceedings. Unlike a traditional school, the facility operates primarily as a short-term detention center designed to maintain public safety while providing necessary supervision, medical care, and mental health support for minors who are currently involved in the juvenile justice system.

While the facility prioritizes security and legal compliance, it is also mandated to provide educational services to ensure that residents do not fall behind in their academic progress during their stay. The educational component typically includes structured classroom instruction that aligns with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs), allowing students to continue their core studies under the supervision of specialized teachers. Overall, the institution functions as a transitionary environment that balances the security requirements of the justice system with the ongoing academic and developmental needs of the youth it serves.
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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: (804)646-3470
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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