RAPPAHANNOCK JUVENILE DETENTION HOME

Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
275 Wyche Rd.
Stafford, VA 22555
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School Overview
The **Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Home**, located in Stafford, Virginia, functions as a secure residential facility primarily designed to provide temporary custody for youth who are awaiting court proceedings or disposition. As a critical component of the juvenile justice system in the Rappahannock region, the facility is tasked with balancing public safety with the immediate needs of detained youth, operating under state-mandated standards for care, supervision, and security.

Within the facility, the educational and rehabilitative programming serves as a central pillar of the daily experience. Recognizing that youth in detention often have significant gaps in their academic histories, the school program focuses on providing continuous education tailored to individual grade levels and learning needs. By offering structured academic instruction alongside a safe, supervised environment, the institution aims to mitigate the disruption of schooling caused by confinement and provide residents with the essential support necessary for their eventual transition back into their home schools and communities.
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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: (540)658-1481
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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