Allen County Juvenile Center

Summary:

Allen County Juvenile Center is a small alternative public school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade as part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools district. With a student population of just 25, the school stands out for its diverse racial makeup and low chronic absenteeism, but struggles academically compared to nearby schools.

While the racial composition of Allen County Juvenile Center has shifted over the past three years, becoming more diverse with increases in Hispanic and Asian students, the nearby Fort Wayne Virtual Academy has a higher percentage of White students. Notably, Allen County Juvenile Center has maintained a 0% chronic absenteeism rate, far lower than the 28.8% rate at Fort Wayne Virtual Academy. However, the school's academic performance is concerning, with 0% of 11th-grade students proficient in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and SAT/Mathematics, compared to the district's 34.92% and 12.92% proficiency rates in those subjects.

Other factors that differentiate Allen County Juvenile Center include its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 0.9 to 2.7 students per teacher, and its fluctuating free and reduced-price lunch rates, which suggest the school serves a population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. While the specialized approach may benefit the unique needs of the student population, the academic struggles indicate that more targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve student outcomes at Allen County Juvenile Center.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

2929 N Wells
Fort Wayne, IN 46808

(260) 449-8068

District: Fort Wayne Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
421^st of 431 Indiana Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 0.9

Number of students: 25

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.0%

African American:

28.0%

Asian:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Allen County Juvenile Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.58. (See more...)

Compare Details Allen County Juvenile Center ranks worse than 97.7% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.02. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Allen County Juvenile Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36%), African American (28%), Asian (16%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Allen County Juvenile Center is 0.9. (See more...)

Compare Allen County Juvenile Center employs 26.6 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Allen County Juvenile Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Allen County Juvenile Center 421^st of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Allen County Juvenile Center in the ranking list.)

Fort Wayne Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Wayne Community Schools 283^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Allen County Juvenile Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2016	0.58	490^th	494	0.8%

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Rank History for Allen County Juvenile Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2008	1.36	348^th	360	3.3%
2009	6.33	338^th	364	7.1%
2015	4.07	385^th	400	3.8%
2016	46.88	230^th	394	41.6%
2024	5.02	421^st	431	2.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Allen County Juvenile Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	4	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	8
2007	2	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	9
2008	5	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	10
2009	8	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	18
2010	10	7	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	19
2011	11	4	0	1	0	1	0	17
2012	8	6	1	1	0	2	0	18
2013	11	6	1	2	0	2	0	22
2014	8	6	0	0	0	0	0	14
2015	5	4	0	1	0	2	0	12
2016	7	1	0	1	0	0	0	9
2017	9	9	1	1	0	5	0	25
2018	5	1	0	1	0	1	0	8
2019	1	3	0	1	0	1	0	6
2020	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	6
2021	2	2	0	2	0	0	0	6
2022	10	4	0	0	0	1	0	15
2023	9	7	4	4	0	1	0	25

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Allen County Juvenile Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	8	n/a	n/a	12.5
2007	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	10	7.0	1.4	n/a
2009	18	7.0	2.6	5.9
2010	19	7.0	2.7	5.3
2011	17	0.2	77.2	0
2012	18	13.0	1.3	16.7
2013	22	n/a	n/a	27.3
2014	14	n/a	n/a	28.6
2015	12	1.0	12.0	25
2016	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	25	6.0	4.1	12
2018	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	6	1.0	6.0	n/a
2021	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	15	5.5	2.7	20
2023	25	26.6	0.9	36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Allen County Juvenile Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	8	n/a	n/a	12.5
2007	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	10	7.0	1.4	n/a
2009	18	7.0	2.6	5.9
2010	19	7.0	2.7	5.3
2011	17	0.2	77.2	0
2012	18	13.0	1.3	16.7
2013	22	n/a	n/a	27.3
2014	14	n/a	n/a	28.6
2015	12	1.0	12.0	25
2016	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	25	6.0	4.1	12
2018	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	6	1.0	6.0	n/a
2021	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	15	5.5	2.7	20
2023	25	26.6	0.9	36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Allen County Juvenile Center

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	6	25	316.7%
African American	3	7	133.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	9	800%
Two or More Races	1	1

Schools Near Allen County Juvenile Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)						ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Allen County Juvenile Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	2929 N Wells	Fort Wayne	46808	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 449-8068	25	27	.9	36.0%	9 (36.0%)	7 (28.0%)	4 (16.0%)	4 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0
Smith Academy for Excellence	Public, Charter, Alternative	4-12	725 W Washington Blvd	Fort Wayne	46802	Allen County	Smith Academy for Excellence	Yes	No	No	Yes	(260) 579-6939	73	9	8.1	78.1%	18 (24.7%)	34 (46.6%)	8 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (17.8%)								(n/a)	22.2	0.0				21.4	0.0	16.7			14.3	8.3	16.2			$12,321	$2,795	$9,527
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1200 S Clinton St	Fort Wayne	46802	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(260) 467-7550	202	22	9.0	56.4%	83 (41.1%)	52 (25.7%)	37 (18.3%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.4%)								(n/a)	32.5	7.5	30.0	46.2	15.8	18.0	24.3	23.7	21.4	21.1	10.3	5.7	12.1	28.6	32.4	$3,479	$832	$2,647
Allen County Youth Services Center	Public, Alternative	1-12	11805 Lima Rd	Fort Wayne	46818	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 449-3561	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Allen County Juvenile Center

Is Allen County Juvenile Center a good school?

Allen County Juvenile Center ranks in the bottom 2.3% of Indiana alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Allen County Juvenile Center?

Students at Allen County Juvenile Center are 36% White, 28% African American, 16% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Allen County Juvenile Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 25 students attended Allen County Juvenile Center.

What district is Allen County Juvenile Center in?

Fort Wayne Community Schools

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