ARROWHEAD JUVENILE CENTER

ARROWHEAD JUVENILE CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DULUTH, MN with about 22 students offering grade levels from 4th 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 3 teachers, ARROWHEAD JUVENILE CENTER 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 ARROWHEAD JUVENILE CENTER (AJC), located in Duluth, Minnesota, serves as a secure detention facility for youth who have been apprehended by law enforcement or are awaiting court hearings. Operated by the Arrowhead Regional Corrections system, the center functions as a short-term residential environment designed to provide safe, temporary custody for minors. Its primary purpose is to ensure public safety while addressing the immediate needs of juveniles involved in the legal system, maintaining a balance between security and the stabilization of the individuals in their care.

While the facility operates under the oversight of the justice system, it focuses on the structured management of youth during what is often a disruptive period in their lives. The center adheres to state standards for juvenile detention, providing essential services such as basic education, health screenings, and supervised daily routines. By offering a controlled setting, the ARROWHEAD JUVENILE CENTER aims to facilitate the orderly processing of cases while minimizing the trauma of incarceration for the young people transitioning through its doors.

For more information, contact ARROWHEAD JUVENILE CENTER at (218) 625-6766 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.