NIAGARA COUNTY JAIL

1 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The Niagara County Jail, located at 5526 Niagara Street Extension in Lockport, New York, serves as the primary correctional facility for Niagara County. Operated by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, the jail is responsible for the secure detention of individuals who are awaiting trial, those serving short-term sentences for misdemeanors, and individuals being held for state or federal authorities. The facility is designed to manage a diverse inmate population while maintaining the safety and security of both the incarcerated individuals and the corrections staff.

As a high-security institution, the Niagara County Jail operates under strict administrative and legal guidelines to ensure constitutional standards of care and supervision are met. Beyond basic housing and security, the facility typically coordinates essential services for its population, including medical and mental health care, nutritional programs, and opportunities for educational or religious programming. It plays a critical role in the local criminal justice system, acting as a central hub for processing arrests and facilitating court-mandated detentions within the county.

Total Students

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Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NIAGARA COUNTY JAIL
Demographic	Student Count
Black	1

Black
1 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)438-3370
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	1
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 1