NASSAU CO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

Not reported M - M

School Overview

The Nassau County Juvenile Detention Center, located at 61 Carman Avenue in Westbury, New York, serves as a secure residential facility dedicated to the temporary housing of minors who are awaiting court proceedings or disposition. Unlike traditional academic institutions, the center operates under the jurisdiction of the Nassau County Department of Social Services and the Office of Children and Family Services. Its primary function is to provide a safe, structured, and supervised environment for youth while ensuring they remain in compliance with the legal requirements of the juvenile justice system.

Within the facility, the educational component is designed to minimize disruptions to a student’s academic progress during their time in custody. Through a partnership with local educational services, the center provides mandatory classroom instruction, often tailored to meet the specific remedial or grade-level needs of each resident. The goal of this environment is to provide a rehabilitative atmosphere that balances safety and security with continued access to educational resources, counseling, and behavioral support services intended to assist youth in transitioning back into their home communities or long-term placements.

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School Details

Status:	Inactive
School Level:	Not reported
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)227-7403
Grade Range:	M - M
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Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
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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 breakdown: M - M