Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center serves 14 students in grades 5-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 14 students has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Transforming youth lives through rehabilitative services
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.65, 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
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
36%
19%
Black
43%
36%
White
21%
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
79%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center?
14 students attend Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 21% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center?
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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