ESSEX CO YOUTH HOUSE

ESSEX CO YOUTH HOUSE is a public high school that is part of the OFFICE OF EDUCATION JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION school district, located in NEWARK, NJ with about 72 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade.

The facility located at 80 Duryea Street in Newark, New Jersey, historically known as the **Essex County Youth House**, serves as a juvenile detention center. Unlike a traditional academic institution, this facility is a secure environment designed to house youth who are awaiting court proceedings or serving sentences within the juvenile justice system. Because the facility operates under the jurisdiction of the county’s judicial and correctional departments, its primary focus is on secure custody, safety, and rehabilitation rather than standard open-enrollment education.

While the facility functions primarily as a detention center, it is mandated by law to provide educational services to the youth in its care to ensure they do not fall behind in their schooling. These programs are typically integrated into the daily schedule and are designed to accommodate the transient nature of the population, focusing on core subjects, credit recovery, and behavioral support. It is important to note that the site is not a public school in the conventional sense; access is strictly restricted, and its operations are governed by the specialized requirements of the Essex County juvenile detention system.

For more information, contact ESSEX CO YOUTH HOUSE at (973) 484-4908 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.