Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center serves 9 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in LA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center's student population of 9 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
The diversity score of Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center is 0.35, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
78%
41%
White
22%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center?
9 students attend Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center students are Black, and 22% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center?
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center offer ?
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center part of?
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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