FLORIDA PARISHES JUVENILE DETENTION CNTR.

Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. is a Title I public school that is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district, located in Covington, LA with about 45 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 6 teachers, Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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 Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center (FPJDC) is a secure residential facility located in Covington, Louisiana, designed to provide temporary housing and supervision for youth who have been remanded to custody by the juvenile court system. The center serves multiple parishes in the region, functioning as a structured environment where residents are held while awaiting court appearances, adjudication, or placement in long-term treatment facilities. Its primary mission is to maintain public safety while ensuring the legal and custodial needs of the juvenile population are met in accordance with state regulations.

Beyond secure containment, the facility is mandated to provide necessary services to the youth in its care, including access to educational programming, mental health support, and basic healthcare. Because the center serves a diverse demographic of minors, the operational focus is on maintaining a controlled, rehabilitative atmosphere that adheres to strict safety protocols. By bridging the gap between the juvenile justice system and the community, the FPJDC acts as a critical institutional component of the regional legal framework for minors in Southeast Louisiana.

For more information, contact Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. at (985) 893-6292 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.