CAMDEN CO YOUTH CTR
CAMDEN CO YOUTH CTR is a public high school that is part of the OFFICE OF EDUCATION JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION school district, located in BLACKWOODLEX, NJ with about 37 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade.
Based on the information provided, here is a summary of the Camden County Youth Center:
The Camden County Youth Center, located in Blackwood, New Jersey, functions primarily as a secure juvenile detention facility operated by the county. Its core mission is to provide a safe, structured, and rehabilitative environment for youth who have been detained by the court system. The facility is designed to balance security and supervision with the essential needs of the residents, focusing on maintaining public safety while managing the unique requirements of the adolescent population in its care.
Beyond its custodial role, the center emphasizes the importance of continuing a resident's education and addressing their social and behavioral needs during their stay. By providing access to academic programming and support services, the center aims to minimize the disruption to a young person’s development and prepare them for a successful transition back into the community. The facility operates under the oversight of county authorities, adhering to state regulations regarding the humane and developmental standards required for juvenile detention.
For more information, contact CAMDEN CO YOUTH CTR at (856) 374-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BLACKWOODLEX, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
CAMDEN CO YOUTH CTR is a public school in BLACKWOODLEX, NJ with about 37 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 37
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Not reported
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not reported
* 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.
School Demographics for 37 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CAMDEN CO YOUTH CTR is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 78.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.2%
- White
- 5.4%
- Female
- 5.4%
- Male
- 94.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.