Augusta Youth Development Campus

www.djj.state.ga.us

28 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

The Augusta Youth Development Campus (YDC) is a secure, state-operated residential facility located in Augusta, Georgia, falling under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). As a high-security institution, its primary mission is to provide long-term supervision and rehabilitative services for youth who have been adjudicated for serious offenses. The facility is designed to balance public safety with the goal of rehabilitation, housing residents in a controlled environment while they serve their court-ordered commitments.

In addition to its security and housing functions, the Augusta YDC provides a comprehensive structured program intended to reduce recidivism and support successful reintegration into society. This includes mandatory year-round education programs, vocational training, mental health counseling, and behavioral modification initiatives. By focusing on academic achievement, personal accountability, and the development of life skills, the campus aims to address the underlying factors contributing to juvenile delinquency and prepare its residents for productive futures upon their release.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Augusta Youth Development Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	3
Black	14
Two or More	1

Black
14 (50.0%)
White
10 (35.7%)
Hispanic
3 (10.7%)
Two or More
1 (3.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Department of Juvenile Justice
Phone:	(706)792-7521
Website:	http://www.djj.state.ga.us
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	28
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 10

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Augusta Youth Development Campus
Grade	Student Count
Grade 8	1
Grade 9	10
Grade 10	6
Grade 11	9
Grade 12	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Augusta Youth Development Campus
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Male	28	100%

High School 9th - 12th