Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center serves 7 students in grades 8-11.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 7 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
43%
18%
Black
57%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
70%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center?
7 students attend Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, and 43% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 8-11
What school district is Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of 1st Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of 2nd Semester
January 07, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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