NIDORF BARRY J.

Nidorf Barry J. is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles County Office of Education school district, located in Sylmar, CA with about 169 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Nidorf Barry J. has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**Barry J. Nidorf School** is a specialized educational facility located at 16350 Filbert St. in Sylmar, California. It is unique in that it operates within the confines of the Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall, a high-security detention center managed by the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The school is operated by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and is designed to provide incarcerated youth with access to a consistent, state-aligned curriculum, including core academic subjects, special education services, and vocational training, despite their legal circumstances.

The primary mission of the school is to provide continuity of education for students who have been removed from the traditional school system. By maintaining a focus on high school credits, GED preparation, and credit recovery, the facility aims to reduce the "achievement gap" often exacerbated by juvenile incarceration. The staff at Nidorf work to create a structured classroom environment that emphasizes behavioral progress alongside academic growth, ultimately striving to prepare students for successful reintegration into their home schools or the workforce upon their release.

For more information, contact Nidorf Barry J. at (818) 367-5942 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.