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Juvenile Detention Center
High School · Yakima School District
1728 JEROME AVE, Yakima, WA 98902
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
3.7:1
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
3.7:1
Grades
5th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Juvenile Detention Center
Juvenile Detention Center is a public high school in Yakima, WA, part of the Yakima School District. The school serves approximately 11 students in grades 5th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.7:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $60,050, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a small city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 11 students, Juvenile Detention Center is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 3.7:1, Juvenile Detention Center offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 11 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Address
- 1728 JEROME AVE, Yakima, WA 98902
- Phone
- (509) 574-2134
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
1728 JEROME AVE, Yakima, WA 98902
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Juvenile Detention Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Davis High School (rated 9.0/10, 1.1 miles away). Additionally, Stanton Academy (rated 5.9/10, 0.8 miles away). For more schools in Yakima, see our Yakima schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Group Home Yakima | 0.0 mi | — |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Yakima | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Garfield Elementary School Yakima | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Stanton Academy Yakima | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Franklin Middle School Yakima | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Discovery Early Learning Center Yakima | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Robertson Elementary Yakima | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Mckinley Elementary School Yakima | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Davis High School Yakima | 1.1 mi | 9.0 |
| ESD 105 Open Doors Yakima | 1.2 mi | — |
| NACHES VALLEY ESD 105 OPEN DOORS Yakima | 1.2 mi | — |
| Barge-Lincoln Elementary School Yakima | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Mcclure Elementary School Yakima | 1.8 mi | 6.1 |
| ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Yakima | 1.7 mi | — |
| Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital dba Children's Village Yakima | 1.3 mi | — |
| WEST CHESTNUT ACADEMY Yakima | 1.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Nob Hill Elementary School Yakima | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| ST JOSEPH MARQUETTE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Yakima | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| K-8 Learning Lab Yakima | 1.4 mi | 2.6 |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Yakima | 1.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98902 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,050
Median Home Value
$237,700
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
Population
45,377
College Educated
18.5%
Homeownership
51.8%
Avg Commute
17.2 min
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Median Age
34.7
Community Profile
The community surrounding Juvenile Detention Center has a median household income of $60,050. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $237,700, with a median rent of $1,045/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.7%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 17 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| Brewster Alternative School Brewster, WA | — |
| COWLITZ SCHOOL AT THE CONFUENCE Packwood, WA | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Juvenile Detention Center
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center serve?
Juvenile Detention Center serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has an enrollment of approximately 11 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention Center is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Juvenile Detention Center a charter school?
No, Juvenile Detention Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juvenile Detention Center a Title I school?
No, Juvenile Detention Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juvenile Detention Center?
72.7% of students at Juvenile 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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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,604/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Yakima). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 11
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yakima County
- Phone
- (509) 574-2134
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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District
Yakima School District- District Enrollment
- 15,545
- Schools in District
- 29
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,941
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