SNAKE RIVER JUVENILE DETENTION

7 Students

Other 1st - 12th

School Overview

The Snake River Juvenile Detention Center, located at 2515 Wright Avenue in Twin Falls, Idaho, operates as a secure facility dedicated to the temporary housing and rehabilitation of youth who have been placed in custody by the juvenile court system. As a component of the regional justice infrastructure, the center serves as a controlled environment designed to balance public safety with the specific developmental and legal needs of detained minors.

Beyond simple containment, the facility is tasked with providing essential services that prioritize the well-being and education of its residents during their stay. This typically includes access to mandatory schooling, mental health support, and programs aimed at addressing behavioral issues. By providing a structured, supervised setting, the facility aims to maintain order while ensuring that detained youth remain on an academic track and receive the oversight necessary to navigate the complexities of the juvenile justice process.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SNAKE RIVER JUVENILE DETENTION
Demographic	Student Count
White	7

White
7 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)736-2588
Grade Range:	1st - 12th
Total Students:	7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 6 1

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 1