CONTINUATION SCHOOL

jdc.aps.edu

11 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Based on the information provided for the **Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) School**, located at 2611 Eubank NE in Albuquerque, the institution operates as a specialized educational facility within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. Designed to serve students who are currently placed in the Bernalillo County Juvenile Detention Center, the school ensures that youth in state custody maintain access to their education. The primary mission of the JDC School is to provide a structured learning environment that prevents academic disruption, allowing students to continue earning credits and progressing toward graduation despite their temporary placement.

The curriculum is tailored to accommodate the unique challenges of the detention environment, focusing on core academic subjects that align with APS standards. Teachers and staff at the facility work closely with students to assess their individual academic needs and provide personalized instruction that bridges the gap between their home school and their time in detention. By prioritizing educational continuity and fostering a supportive atmosphere, the JDC School aims to help students stay on track, maintain a sense of normalcy, and successfully transition back to their regular school programs upon their release.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CONTINUATION SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	9
Black	1

Hispanic
9 (81.8 %)
White
1 (9.1 %)
Black
1 (9.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)468-7284
Website:	http://jdc.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
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 8 1

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 4