RED HOOK RESIDENTIAL CENTER

RED HOOK RESIDENTIAL CENTER is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS) school district, located in RED HOOK, NY with about 5 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 35 teachers, RED HOOK RESIDENTIAL CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 0:1. 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 RED HOOK RESIDENTIAL CENTER, located at 531 Turkey Hill Road in Red Hook, New York, is a secure facility operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). It functions as a residential placement for youth who have been adjudicated by the courts. The center is designed to provide a structured, rehabilitative environment that focuses on behavioral modification, academic progress, and personal development to help young individuals transition back into their communities.

The facility emphasizes a combination of educational programming and therapeutic services intended to address the underlying factors that led to the youth’s placement. Residents typically participate in daily academic instruction, vocational training, and various counseling programs aimed at promoting accountability and developing life skills. By providing a controlled setting with oversight from trained staff, the center seeks to balance the mandates of public safety with the goal of fostering long-term rehabilitation and positive youth development.

For more information, contact RED HOOK RESIDENTIAL CENTER at (845) 758-4151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.