NE CORRECTIONAL YOUTH FACILITY

NE CORRECTIONAL YOUTH FACILITY is a public high school that is part of the NCYF COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 61 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 24 teachers, NE CORRECTIONAL YOUTH FACILITY has a student/teacher ratio of about 2:1. 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 facility located at 2610 N. 20th St. East in Omaha, Nebraska, is officially known as the **Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)**. It is a secure, state-operated institution specifically designed to house and rehabilitate male offenders under the age of 21. Unlike adult maximum-security prisons, the NCYF focuses on providing a structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of young adults, aiming to reduce recidivism through specialized programming and behavioral intervention.

The facility emphasizes a rehabilitative approach by integrating educational opportunities, vocational training, and mental health services into the daily lives of its residents. Because the population consists of younger offenders, the institution prioritizes schooling, life-skills development, and counseling to help residents transition successfully back into their communities upon release. By separating this age group from the general adult prison population, the state seeks to provide a more age-appropriate environment that addresses the unique social and psychological challenges faced by incarcerated youth.

For more information, contact NE CORRECTIONAL YOUTH FACILITY at (402) 636-8690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.