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Juvenile Detention Center

1728 JEROME AVE, YAKIMA, WA 98902 · (509) 574-2134 · Yakima County
GRADES 05–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL23 STUDENTS
Enrollment
23
High
DISTRICT 683 · STATE 573
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 54.3:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
78%
18 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 8
3
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
4
Grade 11
5
Grade 12
8
Student demographics
White
626%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
1461%
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 27%
Black
14%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Asian
14%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 9%
Native American
14%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1670%
Female
730%

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BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
23
-7 (-23%) vs 2017
% White
26%
was 17%
% Hispanic
61%
was 77%
% Black
4%
was 0%
% Asian
4%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Juvenile Detention Center

As an one-room-style high school in YAKIMA, Washington, Juvenile Detention Center caters to 23 students from grades 5 through 12, run under Yakima School District. That puts it 96% below the typical public school in Washington, which averages around 573 students.

Yakima School District comprises 27 schools with combined enrollment of 15,488 students; Juvenile Detention Center is among them.

On the student-mix side, Juvenile Detention Center logs that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 61% of enrollment; the rest reads as 26% White, 4% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Native American. By comparison, Yakima County as a whole is about 52% Hispanic, so the school skews noticeably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Juvenile Detention Center records 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Juvenile Detention Center tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 78% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Yakima County put median household income runs about $70,656, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. In all, Yakima County runs 119 public schools (combined enrollment of about 52,145 students), of which Juvenile Detention Center is one.

The closest other public school is Ridgeview Group Home, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a metropolitan site.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 23%: 30 students in 2018 compared to 23 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share ticked down from 77% to 61%.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Yakima County at a glance

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Population
257,152
Census ACS
Median income
$70,656
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
119
52,145 students

Quick facts

School name
Juvenile Detention Center
District
Yakima School District
Address
1728 JEROME AVE, YAKIMA, WA 98902
Phone
(509) 574-2134
County
Yakima County
Level
High
Grade range
05–12
Total enrollment
23
Teachers (FTE)
2
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
18 (78%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
531011002932
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Juvenile Detention Center
How large is Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center enrolls approximately 23 students in grades 05-12.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center serve?
Juvenile Detention Center serves grades 05-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention Center is approximately 11.5:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Juvenile Detention Center?
At Juvenile Detention Center, the student body is approximately 26% White, 61% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Asian.
What district is Juvenile Detention Center in?
Juvenile Detention Center is part of Yakima School District.
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