Garden State Youth Correctional Facility is a New Jersey Department of Corrections state prison that houses young adult offenders ages 18-30, located in the Crosswicks section of Chesterfield Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)n/a
10%
Hispanic
(21-22)11%
32%
Black
(21-22)79%
15%
White
(21-22)6%
40%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)4%
3%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
94%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Garden State Correctional Facility?
The graduation rate of Garden State Correctional Facility is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Garden State Correctional Facility?
52 students attend Garden State Correctional Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Garden State Correctional Facility students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Garden State Correctional Facility offer ?
Garden State Correctional Facility offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden State Correctional Facility part of?
Garden State Correctional Facility is part of Office Of Educational Services Department Of Corrections School District.
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