Metro Regional Youth Detention Center serves 29 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 29 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Metro Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.06, 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
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
97%
36%
White
3%
35%
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
90%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Metro Regional Youth Detention Center?
29 students attend Metro Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Metro Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metro Regional Youth Detention Center?
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Metro Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Metro Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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