GARNER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
Garner Correctional Institution is a public high school that is part of the Unified School District #1 school district, located in Newtown, CT offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade.
Garner Correctional Institution, located in Newtown, Connecticut, is a high-security facility operated by the Connecticut Department of Correction. Unlike standard community-based schools or residential academic institutions, Garner is a male prison facility that houses inmates ranging from medium to high-security classifications. It is notably recognized within the correctional system for maintaining a specialized unit dedicated to housing and treating inmates with significant mental health needs, making it one of the more medically focused facilities in the state.
Because Garner is a correctional facility, its "schooling" component is integrated into the Department of Correction’s Unified School District #1. This internal educational program is designed to provide incarcerated individuals with essential academic opportunities, including Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Educational Development (GED) preparation, and vocational training. The primary goal of these educational services is to support rehabilitation, improve literacy, and equip inmates with practical skills that may assist in their successful reentry into society upon release.
For more information, contact Garner Correctional Institution at (203) 270-2897 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newtown, CT 06470-2319
(203) 270-2897
GARNER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION is a public school in Newtown, CT. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- School status:
- Closed
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Unified School District #1
- Total Students:
- Not Reported
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
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