Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center
11 Students
High School 5th - 12th
School Overview
The Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) is a secure residential facility operated by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Located on Mike Padgett Highway in Augusta, the facility serves as a short-term confinement center for youth who have been charged with delinquent offenses and are awaiting court hearings, or who have been committed to the state’s custody. Its primary purpose is to provide a safe, structured, and secure environment while managing the legal and behavioral needs of juvenile offenders in the region.
Because the facility functions under the jurisdiction of the Georgia DJJ, its operations focus on balancing public safety with rehabilitative programming. The center provides residents with access to essential services, including educational instruction, behavioral health counseling, medical care, and nutritional support. The goal of the Augusta RYDC is to ensure that youth in the juvenile justice system receive consistent supervision and the opportunity to engage in programming designed to address the root causes of their delinquent behavior while their legal cases are processed.
Because the facility functions under the jurisdiction of the Georgia DJJ, its operations focus on balancing public safety with rehabilitative programming. The center provides residents with access to essential services, including educational instruction, behavioral health counseling, medical care, and nutritional support. The goal of the Augusta RYDC is to ensure that youth in the juvenile justice system receive consistent supervision and the opportunity to engage in programming designed to address the root causes of their delinquent behavior while their legal cases are processed.
11
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black | 10 |
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Black10 (90.9%)
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White1 (9.1%)
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)771-7854 |
| Website: | http://www.djj.state.ga.us |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 11 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 2.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 8 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 8
1
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
5
Grade 11
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 1 |
| Grade 9 | 4 |
| Grade 10 | 5 |
| Grade 11 | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 100% |
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