AOC-SANTA CRUZ COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
AOC-Santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center is a public school with about 8 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 12th Grade.
The **AOC-Santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center**, located in Nogales, Arizona, operates as a secure facility dedicated to the temporary housing and rehabilitation of court-involved youth. As an arm of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), the center functions within the judicial system to provide a safe, structured, and supervised environment for juveniles awaiting court appearances or serving short-term disciplinary stays. The facility is designed to balance the legal mandate of public safety with the developmental needs of adolescents, ensuring that those in custody remain separated from the adult prison population while under the care of specialized staff.
Beyond its custodial role, the center prioritizes the educational and behavioral needs of its residents to mitigate the negative impacts of incarceration. Because the facility operates as an extension of the court system, it emphasizes standardized intake procedures, mental health support, and compliance with state juvenile justice regulations. By providing a controlled environment, the Santa Cruz County facility aims to stabilize youth in crisis while facilitating access to essential services, with the ultimate goal of reducing recidivism and supporting their eventual transition back into their families and the local community.
For more information, contact AOC-Santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center at (520) 761-7906 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 761-7906
AOC-SANTA CRUZ COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER is a public school in Nogales, AZ with about 8 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 8
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 8 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AOC-SANTA CRUZ COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 37.5%
- Male
- 62.5%
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.