JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR.

JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR. is a public school that is part of the COLUMBIA 93 school district, located in COLUMBIA, MO with about 12 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR. has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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 facility located at 5665 Roger I Wilson Memorial Drive in Columbia, Missouri, is the **Boone County Juvenile Justice Center (JJC)**. This facility serves as a secure detention center designed to house youth who have been placed in custody by the court system. Its primary purpose is to provide a safe, structured, and secure environment for juveniles awaiting court hearings or disposition, ensuring both public safety and the welfare of the youth being detained.

Beyond its custodial role, the center emphasizes rehabilitation and educational continuity. Because these students are often temporarily removed from their home schools, the facility coordinates with local educational resources to ensure they continue their academic progress while in custody. The programming is designed to be rehabilitative, focusing on behavioral development and providing necessary support services to help youth address the underlying issues that led to their detention, ultimately aiming to facilitate their successful reintegration back into their communities and school environments.

For more information, contact JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR. at (573) 886-4450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.