Needs Improvement
#3650 of 3,778 schools in FL
Escambia Juvenile Detention
High School · ESCAMBIA
1800 SAINT MARY AVE, Pensacola, FL 32501
Enrollment
54
Score
3.3
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
54
Score
3.3
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#3,650 of 3,778
In Pensacola
#47 of 53
public schools
In district
#56 of 62
ESCAMBIA
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Escambia Juvenile Detention
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About Escambia Juvenile Detention
Escambia Juvenile Detention is a public high school in Pensacola, FL, part of ESCAMBIA. Escambia Juvenile Detention serves approximately 54 students, and covers grades 5th-12th. Escambia Juvenile Detention has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,650 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Escambia Juvenile Detention show 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2017 EdFacts).
- This school 3.3 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.6
- FL avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
At 54 students, Escambia Juvenile Detention is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Escambia Juvenile Detention — Students at Escambia Juvenile Detention score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
5.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores FL EDFACTS (2016-17)
Based on 1 test record from FL state assessments. About our data
How Escambia Juvenile Detention Compares
See how Escambia Juvenile Detention performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
1800 SAINT MARY AVE, Pensacola, FL 32501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Escambia Juvenile Detention may also want to explore other high schools in the area. PENSACOLA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PENSACOLA PRIVATE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS (rated 5.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pensacola, see our Pensacola schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$39,127
Median Home Value
$277,500
Median Rent
$964/mo
Population
10,721
College Educated
30.2%
Homeownership
50.1%
Avg Commute
23.4 min
Poverty Rate
27.5%
Median Age
38.7
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 5.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Escambia County
- Phone
- (850) 595-8823
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
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District
ESCAMBIA- District Enrollment
- 37,203
- Schools in District
- 70
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,299
- District Rank
- #56 of 62
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