JUVENILE DETENTION

Juvenile Detention is a public school that is part of the Stevens Point Area Public School District school district, located in Stevens Point, WI with about 1 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade.

The address provided, **1500 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481**, is the location of the **Portage County Juvenile Detention Center**. It is important to note that this facility is not a traditional school in the academic sense; rather, it is a secure residential facility designed to hold youth who have been placed in custody by the court system. Its primary functions are public safety, the temporary housing of detained minors, and the administration of court-ordered programs.

While the facility is not a school, it does provide mandated educational services to the youth housed there to ensure they do not fall behind in their studies during their stay. These educational programs are typically coordinated through the local school district or specialized educational providers to meet state-required curriculum standards. The environment is highly structured, focusing on rehabilitation, behavioral intervention, and maintaining academic continuity in a secure, controlled setting.

For more information, contact Juvenile Detention at (715) 346-1263 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.