WEST CENTRAL JUVENILE CENTER
WEST CENTRAL JUVENILE CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the Moorhead Area Public Schools school district, located in MOORHEAD, MN with about 15 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 4 teachers, WEST CENTRAL JUVENILE CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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 WEST CENTRAL JUVENILE CENTER, located in Moorhead, Minnesota, serves as a secure residential facility designed to provide short-term detention and treatment services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The center functions as a regional resource, typically catering to the needs of counties in Western Minnesota by providing a structured environment that prioritizes public safety while overseeing the intake and assessment of minors who have been remanded to custody by the court.
Beyond its role in detention, the facility emphasizes rehabilitative programming and educational continuity. By operating in conjunction with local educational and social services, the center aims to address the behavioral and developmental needs of the residents during their stay. The facility operates under strict regulatory oversight to ensure that the environment remains secure, humane, and compliant with state standards for juvenile justice and child welfare.
For more information, contact WEST CENTRAL JUVENILE CENTER at (218) 299-7548 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MOORHEAD, MN 56560-2800
(218) 299-7548
WEST CENTRAL JUVENILE CENTER is a public Title I school in MOORHEAD, MN with about 15 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Moorhead Area Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 15
- Teachers:
- 4.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 15 students
- White
- 40.0%
- Black or African American
- 26.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 20.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Female
- 20.0%
- Male
- 80.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.