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#3650 of 3,778 schools in FL
Escambia Juvenile Detention
High School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL
A high school in Pensacola, FL where students score 45 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 SAINT MARY AVE, Pensacola, FL 32501
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Escambia Juvenile Detention score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Escambia Juvenile Detention sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,127
Median home value
$277,500
Median rent
$964/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
27.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Administrative AnnexEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Escambia Virtual Academy FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Escambia Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Escambia
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #56 of 62
- District spending per student
- $12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Escambia Juvenile Detention is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Escambia Juvenile Detention
Escambia Juvenile Detention is a public high school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 54 students in grades 5th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,650 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2017 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Escambia Juvenile Detention
What grades does Escambia Juvenile Detention serve?
Escambia Juvenile Detention serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Escambia Juvenile Detention?
Escambia Juvenile Detention has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
How does Escambia Juvenile Detention rank in FL?
Escambia Juvenile Detention ranks #3,650 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Escambia Juvenile Detention's MySchoolScout rating?
Escambia Juvenile Detention has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Escambia Juvenile Detention?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Escambia Juvenile Detention has 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2017 EdFacts).
Is Escambia Juvenile Detention a charter school?
No, Escambia Juvenile Detention is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Escambia Juvenile Detention a Title I school?
No, Escambia Juvenile Detention is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Escambia Juvenile Detention?
5.6% of students at Escambia Juvenile Detention qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Escambia County
- Phone
- (850) 595-8823
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 32501)
- 10,721
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2017 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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