BROOKWOOD SECURE CENTER
BROOKWOOD SECURE 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 CLAVERACK, NY with about 55 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 35 teachers, BROOKWOOD SECURE 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.
BROOKWOOD SECURE CENTER, located in Claverack, New York, is a high-security residential facility operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). It serves as a juvenile detention and rehabilitation center for male youth who have been adjudicated as juvenile delinquents or juvenile offenders. The facility is designed to provide a secure, locked environment for individuals requiring intensive supervision while maintaining a focus on safety, security, and the management of high-risk populations within the state’s juvenile justice system.
The program at Brookwood emphasizes a structured environment that integrates rehabilitation, education, and behavioral intervention. Residents participate in academic programming, vocational training, and clinical services, including counseling and behavioral health support, aimed at addressing the underlying factors of their delinquent behavior. The center operates under strict regulatory oversight, with a primary mission of preparing youth for successful reintegration into their communities while ensuring public safety through controlled confinement and evidence-based rehabilitative practices.
For more information, contact BROOKWOOD SECURE CENTER at (518) 851-3211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CLAVERACK, NY 12513-0265
(518) 851-3211
BROOKWOOD SECURE CENTER is a public school in CLAVERACK, NY with about 55 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 55
- Teachers:
- 35.02
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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 55 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BROOKWOOD SECURE CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 70.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.6%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- White
- 1.8%
- Male
- 100.0%
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.