Summary:
The Indiana Department of Correction system operates three high schools that serve students in grades 5-12, classified as public schools. These schools, located within juvenile correctional facilities, aim to provide educational opportunities for incarcerated youth.
Among the three schools, LaPorte Juvenile Correctional stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 336 out of 431 Indiana high schools and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school also boasts the highest percentage of students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing at 40%, compared to 22.22% at Pendleton Juvenile Correctional and 0% at Logansport Juvenile Correctional. The racial makeup of the schools varies, with LaPorte Juvenile Correctional having a higher percentage of White students, while Pendleton Juvenile Correctional has a larger proportion of African American students.
Despite the challenges faced by students in the juvenile correctional system, all three schools have achieved a 0.0% chronic absenteeism rate, indicating a strong commitment to student engagement and attendance. Additionally, the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 4.3 to 8.0, which could provide more individualized attention and support for students. The Indiana Department of Correction district, which oversees these schools, is ranked 340 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
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