At a glance
Reported students
70
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed: 70 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
8.8:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 46
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.8:1
What the reported data says about Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Miami. It is one of 530 current school records connected to Miami-Dade. NCES reports 70 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (52.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%). English learners represent 13% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 32.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13%
- Students with disabilities
- 32.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.3%
- Hispanic30%
- Black52.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Miami-Dade
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education.
High · Grades 09–12
77 reported students
Academir Preparatory High School
High · Grades 09–12
53 reported students
Secondary Student Success Center 803
High · Grades 06–12
50 reported students
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus)
High · Grades 09–12
48 reported students
Miami Tech at Mater Innovation Academy
High · Grades 09–12
37 reported students
Cope Center North
High · Grades 06–12
28 reported students
Public schools near Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Jackson Senior High School High · Miami-Dade | 09–12 | 1,213 | 1 mi |
| Acceleration Academies LLC High · Miami-Dade | 08–12 | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| George T. Baker Aviation Technical College High · Miami-Dade | 09–12 | 1 | 1.4 mi |
| Green Springs High School High · Charter · Miami-Dade | 09–12 | 556 | 2 mi |
| Secondary Student Success Center 802 High · Miami-Dade | 06–12 | 16 | 2.2 mi |
| Miami Senior High School High · Miami-Dade | 09–12 | 3,100 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed
What grades does Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed serve?
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Miami-Dade.
How many students attend Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed?
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed reported 70 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 46 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 70 students and 8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed a public, charter, or magnet school?
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Miami-Dade attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed in?
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed is part of Miami-Dade, based in Miami, FL, which operates 530 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Miami Jackson Senior High School (1 mi), Acceleration Academies LLC (1.2 mi), George T. Baker Aviation Technical College (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.