Juvenile Detention Center serves 18 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
18 students

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

American Indian
89%
12%

Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
62%

Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
74%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
18 students attend Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Juvenile Detention Center students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
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 Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District.
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