PALM BEACH REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER

PALM BEACH REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER is a public school that is part of the PALM BEACH school district, located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL with about 46 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 5 teachers, PALM BEACH REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 **PALM BEACH REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER**, located at 1100 45th St in West Palm Beach, operates as a specialized educational facility within the School District of Palm Beach County. Its primary function is to provide continuous academic instruction to youth who have been placed in secure detention. By integrating schooling into the detention environment, the program ensures that students do not fall behind in their studies and remain on track to meet state educational requirements while their legal cases are pending.

The curriculum is designed to be flexible and individualized to accommodate the transient nature of the student population. Through a partnership between the school district and the Department of Juvenile Justice, the facility provides essential core subjects, special education services, and literacy support. The ultimate goal of the school is to maintain a sense of educational normalcy and provide students with the necessary tools and credits to successfully transition back to their traditional home schools or alternative programs upon their release.

For more information, contact PALM BEACH REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER at (561) 357-5930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.