Connecticut Junior Republic

550 Goshen Rd Po Box 161, Litchfield, CT, 06759-0675 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR) is a private non-profit organization dedicated to helping troubled youth become productive members of their communities. CJR accomplishes its mission of service by providing residential and community-based care, treatment and education programs to help troubled boys and girls and their families. Children today need help for problems that include emotional disturbance, damaged self-esteem, learning disabilities and the results of negative family and community environments. State agencies serving children and families, the courts, local education agencies, and private referral sources turn to CJR for assistance in helping troubled youth....

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School Overview:

 
Connecticut Junior Republic
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Council for Exceptional Children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 8 - 8
County Litchfield County, CT
Student Body
Total Students 11 students
Student Body Type All-boys
This School
(CT) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 19%
Students by Grade
Grade 8 - 11 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
This School
(CT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio n/a * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 185 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • The Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR) is a private non-profit organization dedicated to helping troubled youth become productive members of their communities. CJR accomplishes its mission of service by providing residential and community-based care, treatment and education programs to help troubled boys and girls and their families. Children today need help for problems that include emotional disturbance, damaged self-esteem, learning disabilities and the results of negative family and community environments. State agencies serving children and families, the courts, local education agencies, and private referral sources turn to CJR for assistance in helping troubled youth.
  • Profile last updated: 03/08/2007

In the News:

  • Litchfield Aid marks annual meeting with elections, donations (The Register Citizen)
    posted on November 15, 2009 at 06:24:27 am
    LITCHFIELD — The Litchfield Aid of CJR recently held its annual meeting at the Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR). President Barbara White presented checks exceeding $56,000 to CJR Executive Director John F. Boyd, representing proceeds from the Aid’s 62nd Annual Open House Day Tour, as well as funds from the Aid’s endowment and contributions from members.
  • Harwinton Republican Candidate John Sullivan (Litchfield County Times)
    posted on October 22, 2009 at 03:22:11 pm
    HARWINTON-Republican candidate John Sullivan has a lot to bring to the table this election season as he runs for the seat as Harwinton's first selectman against Democratic incumbent challenger Frank Chiaramonte.
  • City kids may study at CJR (The Register Citizen)
    posted on September 20, 2009 at 12:55:58 pm
    TORRINGTON — Out-of-district tuition costs are a topic of concern in the Torrington school district, an official said.
  • CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: Mike Ciesco remains a team player as he helps others succeed (The Register Citizen)
    posted on July 19, 2009 at 05:19:18 am
    TORRINGTON — When you see the energy former Torrington High School standout Mike Ciesco brings to his part time gig at his uncle’s coffee shop, you can tell why he was, and still is, a Raider fan favorite.
  • CJR to open a new branch (The Register Citizen)
    posted on July 16, 2009 at 06:39:15 am
    LITCHFIELD — The Connecticut Junior Republic has been awarded a contract by the Court Support Services Division of the Connecticut Judicial Branch to open a new residential program for eight boys, the Republican-American newspaper reported Wednesday. The program will allow treatment, educational and recreational outlets and replaces a residential program that was eliminated in April, the ...

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (06759)
School Zip (06759)
(CT) State Average
Population (Approximate) 5,750 people 3,405,565 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 53% 41%
Population Average Age 44 years old 37 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $65,063 $56,323
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.3 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 51 years old 48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 81% / 19% 64% / 36%

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