Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
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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