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Juvenile Justice Center

1000 S Michigan Ave
South Bend, IN 46601
Juvenile Justice Center serves 16 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Juvenile Justice Center's student population of 16 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Juvenile Justice Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
38%
13%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Juvenile Justice Center often compared to?
Juvenile Justice Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Youth Opportunity Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Juvenile Justice Center?
16 students attend Juvenile Justice Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Juvenile Justice Center students are Black, 37% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juvenile Justice Center?
Juvenile Justice Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Juvenile Justice Center offer ?
Juvenile Justice Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juvenile Justice Center part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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