Griscom Juvenile Detention Center

3847 Enright Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108
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Top 30%
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
21 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Griscom Juvenile Detention Center ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (MO)
#505 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
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Asian
(21-22)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(21-22)
n/a
8%
Black
(21-22)
95%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Griscom Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
5%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Griscom Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(21-22)
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5%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
86%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Griscom Juvenile Detention Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Griscom Juvenile Detention Center's ranking?
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center is ranked #505 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Griscom Juvenile Detention Center?
21 students attend Griscom Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What grades does Griscom Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Griscom Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Griscom Juvenile Detention Center located?
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center is located in the Grand Center neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Grand Center.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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