ATLANTIC CO JUV DET CTR

ATLANTIC CO JUV DET CTR is a public high school that is part of the OFFICE OF EDUCATION JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION school district, located in EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ with about 12 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade.

The **Atlantic County Juvenile Detention Center**, located on Buffalo Avenue in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, serves as a secure residential facility designed to provide temporary custody for youth who have been charged with delinquent acts or are awaiting court disposition. As a correctional institution, the facility focuses on maintaining safety and security while managing a population of minors who are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system.

Because the facility functions as a school setting for detained youth, it operates in compliance with state educational mandates to ensure that residents do not experience a disruption in their academic progress. The center provides individualized instruction tailored to the students' grade levels, often emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and GED preparation. The educational program is designed to support the rehabilitative goals of the facility, providing a structured environment that helps students maintain academic continuity while they address their legal and behavioral requirements.

For more information, contact ATLANTIC CO JUV DET CTR at (609) 965-3583 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.