YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)
47081 STATE HWY 10
SOUTH KORTRIGHT, NY 13842
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA), located in South Kortright, New York, is a specialized educational and residential facility operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Unlike a traditional public school, the academy functions as a juvenile justice residential program. It is designed to provide a structured environment for youth who have been placed in the custody of the state, focusing on rehabilitation, personal development, and the acquisition of academic and vocational skills to help residents transition back into their communities.

The curriculum at the YLA integrates core academic subjects with a heavy emphasis on leadership training, character development, and behavioral modification. The program utilizes a "peer culture" model, encouraging residents to take responsibility for their actions and support one another in a therapeutic setting. By combining educational instruction with restorative justice practices and life-skills training, the academy aims to reduce recidivism and equip students with the tools necessary for productive, law-abiding futures.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)
Phone: (607)538-1401
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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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 breakdown: M - M