RIVERSIDE COUNTY JUVENILE COURT

Riverside County Juvenile Court is a Title I public school that is part of the Riverside County Office of Education school district, located in Riverside, CA with about 120 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Riverside County Juvenile Court has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Riverside County Juvenile Court school program, operated by the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE), provides specialized educational services to youth who are currently detained or placed within the juvenile justice system. The program is designed to ensure that students continue their academic progress despite their legal circumstances, offering a curriculum that aligns with state standards while addressing the unique behavioral and social needs of the student population.

The instruction within these facilities emphasizes credit recovery, high school graduation requirements, and the development of essential life and job skills. By working closely with probation departments and social services, the program strives to create a stable, structured learning environment that prepares students for a successful transition back into their community schools or the workforce upon release. Through this partnership, RCOE aims to reduce recidivism by fostering a culture of academic achievement and personal growth.

For more information, contact Riverside County Juvenile Court at (951) 826-6464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.