NORTHERN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION

Northern Correctional Institution is a public high school that is part of the Unified School District #1 school district, located in Somers, CT offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade.

It is important to clarify that **Northern Correctional Institution is not a school.** It is a high-security state prison located in Somers, Connecticut, operated by the Connecticut Department of Correction.

Historically, Northern Correctional Institution was known as the state’s "supermax" facility, designed to house inmates classified as having the highest security risk or those requiring administrative segregation. Because of its nature as a maximum-security prison, the facility was primarily focused on containment, safety, and strict behavioral control rather than the academic or extracurricular programming typically associated with an educational institution.

In 2021, the State of Connecticut officially closed Northern Correctional Institution as part of a broader effort to reduce the state's prison population and consolidate resources. Following its closure, the facility was decommissioned and remains under the jurisdiction of the Department of Correction, serving no current purpose as an active school or correctional site.

For more information, contact Northern Correctional Institution at (860) 763-8694 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.