Average
#1512 of 2,221 schools in MO
Juvenile Detention Ctr.
High School · SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.
501 S BRENTWOOD BLVD, Clayton, MO 63105
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,512 of 2,221
In Clayton
#6 of 6
public schools
In district
#2 of 9
SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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Juvenile Detention Ctr.
High School in Clayton · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Juvenile Detention Ctr.
Juvenile Detention Ctr. is a public high school in Clayton, MO, part of SPECL. SCH. DST.
ST. LOUIS CO. Juvenile Detention Ctr. serves approximately 38 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
Juvenile Detention Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,512 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Juvenile Detention Ctr. show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 4.5
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 38 students, Juvenile Detention Ctr. 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.
Test scores at Juvenile Detention Ctr. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 3.8:1 students to teachers, Juvenile Detention Ctr. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Juvenile Detention Ctr. — Students at Juvenile Detention Ctr. score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 17 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Juvenile Detention Ctr. Compares
See how Juvenile Detention Ctr. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
501 S BRENTWOOD BLVD, Clayton, MO 63105
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Juvenile Detention Ctr. may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CLAYTON HIGH (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BRENTWOOD HIGH (rated 8.0/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Brentwood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, UNIVERSITY CITY SR. HIGH (rated 6.8/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby University City), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Clayton, see our Clayton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MERAMEC ELEM. Clayton | 0.2 mi | 8.9 |
| CLAYTON HIGH Clayton | 0.4 mi | 9.1 |
| IMMACOLATA SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| GLENRIDGE ELEM. Clayton | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| TORAH PREP SCHOOL - BOYS DIVISION St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| ESTHER MILLER BAIS YAAKOV St. Louis | 1.1 mi | — |
| COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| REED ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
| TORAH PREP SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| FLYNN PARK ELEM. University City | 1.3 mi | 7.6 |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Clayton | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| JACKSON PARK ELEM. University City | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| UNIVERSITY CITY SR. HIGH University City | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| BRITTANY WOODS University City | 1.7 mi | 3.8 |
| CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| BRENTWOOD HIGH Brentwood | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
| BRENTWOOD MIDDLE Brentwood | 1.8 mi | 9.6 |
| A GROWING PLACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.5 mi | — |
| MARK TWAIN ELEM. Brentwood | 2.0 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$119,446
Median Home Value
$735,500
Median Rent
$1,520/mo
Population
18,860
College Educated
84.6%
Homeownership
56.4%
Avg Commute
17.2 min
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
30.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BISSELL HALL St. Louis, MO | 5.4 |
| BUNCETON HIGH Bunceton, MO | 5.6 |
| NORTH DAVIESS HIGH Jameson, MO | 5.6 |
| RIDGEWAY HIGH Ridgeway, MO | 5.6 |
| Malta Bend High School Malta Bend, MO | 5.3 |
| FULTON TREATMENT CTR. Fulton, MO | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Juvenile Detention Ctr.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Ctr. serve?
Juvenile Detention Ctr. serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Ctr.?
Juvenile Detention Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention Ctr. is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juvenile Detention Ctr. rank in MO?
Juvenile Detention Ctr. ranks #1,512 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Juvenile Detention Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Juvenile Detention Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Juvenile Detention Ctr.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juvenile Detention Ctr. has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Juvenile Detention Ctr. a charter school?
No, Juvenile Detention Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juvenile Detention Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Juvenile Detention Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juvenile Detention Ctr.?
44.7% of students at Juvenile Detention Ctr. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 44.7%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (314) 615-2974
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
Resources & Links
District
SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.- District Enrollment
- 4,570
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $118,376
- District Rank
- #2 of 9
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