LEON CO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

www.leonschools.net/Page/30109

10 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Leon County Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) educational program operates under the umbrella of the Leon County School District, specifically functioning as a specialized instructional site for youth currently in custody. The primary objective of the school is to ensure that students residing in the detention facility maintain academic continuity despite their temporary confinement. By providing a structured classroom environment, the program seeks to prevent students from falling behind in their coursework while awaiting court proceedings or placement transitions.

The curriculum is designed to be flexible and highly individualized, as the student population at the facility is often transient and varies significantly in age and academic proficiency. Teachers at the JDC work to address the unique needs of these students by focusing on core subjects, credit recovery, and the development of essential academic skills. By prioritizing education within the detention setting, the Leon County School District aims to foster a sense of stability and provide students with the necessary tools to reintegrate into a traditional school environment upon their release.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

250.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEON CO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Black	7

Black
7 (70.0 %)
White
3 (30.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEON
Phone:	(850)488-7672
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/Page/30109
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	10
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 1