Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center serves 7 students in grades 5-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center's student population of 7 students has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
29%
36%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center?
7 students attend Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center?
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center offer ?
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center part of?
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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