NASSAU CO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
NASSAU CO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER is a public school that is part of the WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WESTBURY, NY with about 1 students. With about 101 teachers, NASSAU CO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER 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 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.
For more information, contact NASSAU CO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER at (516) 227-7403 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WESTBURY, NY 11590
(516) 227-7403
NASSAU CO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER is a public school in WESTBURY, NY with about 1 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 1
- Teachers:
- 101.2
- 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 1 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NASSAU CO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 100.0%
- 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.