CYPRESS JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY

CYPRESS JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY is a public high school that is part of the OKEECHOBEE school district, located in OKEECHOBEE, FL with about 31 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, CYPRESS JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

The CYPRESS JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY, located in Okeechobee, Florida, is an educational program operated in collaboration with the Okeechobee County School District. As a specialized residential facility, it is designed to provide academic instruction to youth who are currently within the juvenile justice system. The facility operates under the state’s mandate to ensure that incarcerated or court-ordered youth continue their education, aiming to bridge the gap between their current situation and their eventual reintegration into traditional school settings or the workforce.

The educational programming at Cypress focuses on meeting the specific needs of a transient and high-risk student population. The curriculum is typically tailored to address credit recovery, GED preparation, and vocational skill-building, allowing students to make academic progress despite the disruptions in their lives. By partnering with the local school district, the facility emphasizes the importance of literacy, core academics, and behavioral support, striving to provide a structured, supportive environment that encourages students to work toward a high school diploma or equivalent qualification.

For more information, contact CYPRESS JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY at (863) 824-6114 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.