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Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center

5225 Dewitt Ave
Cocoa, FL 32927
Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center serves 35 students in grades 6-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 35 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 30, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
57%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center?
35 students attend Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center students are Black, 40% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center?
Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center is part of Brevard School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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