JUVENILE DETENTION CTR.

www.hsdr3.org

9 Students

Other 1st - 12th

School Overview

The school facility located at 9501 Goldfinch Lane in Hillsboro, Missouri, serves as an educational component of the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center. Operated in conjunction with the Hillsboro R-III School District, this site is designed to provide continuity of education for students who are currently placed in detention. The primary mission of the program is to ensure that students remain on track with their academic requirements and credit attainment despite their temporary removal from the traditional classroom setting.

The educational model at this facility emphasizes individualized instruction to accommodate the diverse grade levels and subject areas represented by the student population. By integrating with the broader Hillsboro R-III district curriculum, the school aims to minimize academic disruption and bridge the gap between institutionalized learning and the student’s eventual transition back to their home school. The program focuses on maintaining a structured, supportive environment that prioritizes core academic standards and educational stability for youth navigating the juvenile justice system.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JUVENILE DETENTION CTR.
Demographic	Student Count
White	9

White
9 (100.0 %)

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:	HILLSBORO R-III
Phone:	(636)797-6394
Website:	http://www.hsdr3.org
Grade Range:	1st - 12th
Total Students:	9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
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 8 1

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 1

Grade 12 2