JOHNNY GRAY JONES YOUTH SHELTER & DETENTION CENTER

Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center is a Title I public school that is part of the Bossier Parish school district, located in Bossier City, LA with about 29 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.

The Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center, located on Shed Road in Bossier City, Louisiana, serves as a secure facility dedicated to the short-term housing and rehabilitation of youth within the juvenile justice system. As a government-operated institution, its primary mandate is to provide a safe, structured environment for minors who have been detained by law enforcement or the courts. The facility focuses on maintaining public safety while ensuring that the basic needs, legal rights, and physical well-being of the youth in its custody are protected during their stay.

Beyond its role as a detention center, the facility operates with an emphasis on behavioral oversight and educational continuity. Staff members are tasked with managing a sensitive population, working to mitigate the risks associated with juvenile delinquency while coordinating with the broader judicial and social services network. By providing a controlled setting, the center aims to assist youth in navigating their legal proceedings, often serving as a transitional point that links residents to necessary counseling, educational services, and rehabilitative programs designed to address the root causes of their behavioral issues.

For more information, contact Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center at (318) 747-1459 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.