Serving 38 students in grades 6-12, Juvenile Detention Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 38 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
38 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Juvenile Detention Center is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%

Black
95%
15%

White
5%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
<50%
90%

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Juvenile Detention Center often compared to?
Juvenile Detention Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ladue Horton Watkins High School, Bayless Elementary School, Kirkwood Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
38 students attend Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Juvenile Detention Center is part of Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District.
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