School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
100%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sam Purdue Juvenile Center?
9 students attend Sam Purdue Juvenile Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sam Purdue Juvenile Center students are White.
What grades does Sam Purdue Juvenile Center offer ?
Sam Purdue Juvenile Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Sam Purdue Juvenile Center part of?
Sam Purdue Juvenile Center is part of West Virginia Schools Of Diversion And Transition School District.
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