Serving 150 students in grades 3-12, Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana 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 Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 150 students has grown by 206% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
School Motto
To be a leader in addressing the needs of at-risk youth.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
47%
41%
White
43%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center's ranking?
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center is ranked #994 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center often compared to?
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Centeris often viewed alongside schools like E. E. Lyon Elementary School, Covington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center is 10%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center?
150 students attend Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center?
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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