FINGER LAKES RESIDENTIAL CENTER

FINGER LAKES 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 LANSING, NY with about 44 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 35 teachers, FINGER LAKES RESIDENTIAL CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 1:1. 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 **FINGER LAKES RESIDENTIAL CENTER**, located in Lansing, New York, is a secure residential facility operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). It serves as a juvenile justice facility designed to house and rehabilitate youth who have been placed in the custody of the state by the family courts. Unlike a traditional academic school, the facility functions as a highly structured, restricted environment that integrates mandatory educational programming with behavioral health services and intensive supervision.

The center’s primary focus is on the rehabilitation and social reintegration of its residents. The educational component is designed to keep youth on track with their academic requirements while they complete their court-ordered placements, often focusing on remedial education, vocational training, and life-skills development. The facility operates under strict safety and security protocols, emphasizing a therapeutic approach that aims to address the underlying issues—such as trauma, behavioral struggles, or social challenges—that led to the residents' placement in the juvenile justice system.

For more information, contact FINGER LAKES RESIDENTIAL CENTER at (607) 533-5066 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.