Neavesdavis Detention Center For Children in Huntsville, AL served grades Kindergarten through 12 since opening on August 29, 2019, operating as an alternative school within the Huntsville City education agency.
Graduation rates consistently held at 95% from 2013 to 2023, surpassing the Alabama state average which ranged from 81% to 91% over this period.
Math proficiency showed extraordinarily high reported values (e.g., 60–75% in recent years) compared to the state average of around 30–47%, though these figures appear anomalous and may need verification.
Reading proficiency ranged from approximately 60% to 85% in recent years, consistently higher than the state average near 40–47%.
Science proficiency was about 65% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, while student enrollment and teacher counts remained at zero as of recent years, indicating no active student body or teaching staff currently recorded.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (02-03)
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(02-03)n/a
1%
Asian
(02-03)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(02-03)n/a
2%
Black
(02-03)75%
36%
White
(02-03)25%
60%
Hawaiian
(02-03)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(02-03)n/a
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (99-00)
5%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Huntsville City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Neavesdavis Detention Center For Children?
8 students attend Neavesdavis Detention Center For Children.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Neavesdavis Detention Center For Children students are Black, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does Neavesdavis Detention Center For Children offer ?
Neavesdavis Detention Center For Children offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Neavesdavis Detention Center For Children part of?
Neavesdavis Detention Center For Children is part of Huntsville City School District.
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