Serving 55 students in grades 6-12, Pretrial Detention Facility ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pretrial Detention Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pretrial Detention Facility's student population of 55 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pretrial Detention Facility is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
82%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pretrial Detention Facility?
The graduation rate of Pretrial Detention Facility is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pretrial Detention Facility?
55 students attend Pretrial Detention Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pretrial Detention Facility students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pretrial Detention Facility?
Pretrial Detention Facility has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pretrial Detention Facility offer ?
Pretrial Detention Facility offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pretrial Detention Facility part of?
Pretrial Detention Facility is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Pretrial Detention Facility located?
Pretrial Detention Facility is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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