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Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
High School · Department of Juvenile Justice
1300 Constitution Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Enrollment
29
Student-Teacher
5.8:1
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
29
Student-Teacher
5.8:1
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
High School in Atlanta · grades 5th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center is a public high school in Atlanta, GA, part of Department of Juvenile Justice. Metro Regional Youth Detention Center serves approximately 29 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 29 students, Metro Regional Youth Detention Center 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.
At 5.8:1 students to teachers, Metro Regional Youth Detention Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 29 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Address
- 1300 Constitution Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
- Phone
- (404) 635-4415
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1300 Constitution Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Metro Regional Youth Detention Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. South Atlanta High School (rated 5.0/10, 2.0 miles away). Another option is McNair High School (rated 3.6/10, 1.2 miles away). Additionally, Cedar Grove High School (rated 3.6/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Ellenwood). For more schools in Atlanta, see our Atlanta schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 30316 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$96,491
Median Home Value
$401,800
Median Rent
$1,570/mo
Population
35,040
College Educated
55.5%
Homeownership
60.7%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Median Age
36.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
What grades does Metro Regional Youth Detention Center serve?
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Metro Regional Youth Detention Center?
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center has an enrollment of approximately 29 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro Regional Youth Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Metro Regional Youth Detention Center is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Metro Regional Youth Detention Center a charter school?
No, Metro Regional Youth Detention Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Metro Regional Youth Detention Center a Title I school?
No, Metro Regional Youth Detention Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Metro Regional Youth Detention Center?
89.7% of students at Metro Regional Youth Detention Center 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
- 29
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.7%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Phone
- (404) 635-4415
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