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Allen County Juvenile Center

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Public, Alternative Grades K-12

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.

Students ?

0.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$3,741

Per pupil spending ?

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2929 N Wells
Fort Wayne, IN 46808

(260) 449-8068

District: Fort Wayne Community Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.5%

African American:

25.0%

Asian:

20.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 3rd percentile in 2008 → 2nd in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 1 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (0% vs 38% meeting standards)

!Evidence-based Reading and Writing scores 52 pts below the Indiana average

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school0%

District avg24%

Indiana avg38%

Not ranked this year

Allen County Juvenile Center did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

267^th of 380Fort Wayne Community Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2024	5.0	422 of 432	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	46.9	230 of 394	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	4.1	385 of 400	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	6.3	338 of 364	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	1.4	348 of 360	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2023-2024) ?

Evidence-based Reading and Writing0%-52 vs state

Mathematics0%-25 vs state

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Schools Near Allen County Juvenile Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)		ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	ILEARN Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 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 Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science 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
Smith Academy for Excellence	Public, Charter, Alternative	3-12	725 W Washington Blvd	Fort Wayne	46802	Allen County	Smith Academy for Excellence	Yes	No	No	Yes	(260) 579-6939	64	6	10.6	76.6%	16 (25.0%)	27 (42.2%)	9 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (18.8%)								(n/a)	16.7	16.7				20.0	17.1				6.7	8.6					$13,269	$4,110	$9,159
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	315	18	17.4	54.6%	126 (40.0%)	70 (22.2%)	55 (17.5%)	24 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (12.1%)								(n/a)	29.6	4.9	33.3	31.3	25.8	39.1	33.8	0.0	33.3	12.9	4.6	12.9	34.5	34.5	25.0	28.1	$3,741	$846	$2,896
Eagleview Online	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	107 North Walnut St.	South Whitley	46787	Whitley County	Whitley County Con Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(260) 244-5771	12	1	24.0	25.0%	10 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Allen County Juvenile Center

What is the racial makeup of Allen County Juvenile Center?

Students at Allen County Juvenile Center are 38% White, 25% African American, 21% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

What district is Allen County Juvenile Center in?

Fort Wayne Community Schools

How many students attend Allen County Juvenile Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 24 students attended Allen County Juvenile Center.

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