CAP DIST JUVENILE SECURE DETENTION

CAP DIST JUVENILE SECURE DETENTION is a public middle school that is part of the ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ALBANY, NY with about 1 students. With about 40 teachers, CAP DIST JUVENILE SECURE DETENTION 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 facility located at 838 Albany Shaker Road in Albany, New York, is the **Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Center**. Unlike a traditional school, this is a secure residential facility operated under the jurisdiction of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). It is designed to provide temporary, high-security housing for youth who have been remanded to custody by the Family Court or Criminal Court while awaiting adjudication or placement.

Because the facility serves youth who are legally required to remain in custody, it operates an onsite educational program tailored to the needs of students in detention. The primary objective of the educational component is to maintain academic continuity, ensuring that residents continue to work on core subjects and individualized learning goals while their legal cases are processed. The facility prioritizes safety, structured supervision, and rehabilitative services, integrating academic instruction with behavioral support to prepare youth for their eventual transition back into their home communities or long-term placement facilities.

For more information, contact CAP DIST JUVENILE SECURE DETENTION at (518) 456-9399 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.