Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School serves 96 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
64%
21%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School?
96 students attend Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School?
Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School offer ?
Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School part of?
Manatee Co. Juvenile Justice High School is part of Manatee School District.
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