There are 22 schools in the USA with the word secure in the name.
The word "secure" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because it reflects a longstanding emphasis on student safety and well-being within educational communities. Historically, schools have served as central institutions in American society, and naming a school "secure" signals a commitment to creating a safe, stable environment for learning. Geographically, some schools may be located in areas where issues of security and protection are particularly relevant, making the term especially meaningful for local families. Culturally, the value of security aligns with broader societal goals of providing children with a dependable foundation for their academic and personal development. The use of "secure" in school names reassures parents and students that the institution prioritizes both physical safety and emotional support as part of its educational mission.
Connecticut (5)
Regions Secure Bridgeport in Bridgeport, CTRegions Secure Hamden in Hamden, CT
Regions Secure Hartford in Hartford, CT
Regions Staff-Secure Hartford in Hartford, CT
Regions Staff Secure Waterbury in Waterbury, CT
Florida (2)
Crestview Youth Academy (Non Secure) in Crestview, FLLake Academy Secure in Tampa, FL
New Jersey (3)
Juvenile Female Secure Unit in Bordentown, NJJuvenile Medium Secure Facility in Bordentown, NJ
Juvenile Medium Secure Facility South in Bordentown, NJ
New York (6)
Cap Dist Juvenile Secure Detention in Albany, NYMaccormick Secure Center in Brooktondale, NY
Brookwood Secure Center for Girls in Claverack, NY
Brookwood Secure Center for Youth in Claverack, NY
Goshen Secure Center in Goshen, NY
Industry Limited Secure School in Rush, NY
Pennsylvania (4)
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt in Danville, PAWestern Secure Treatment Unit in Emlenton, PA
Northeast Secure Treatment Unit in Pittston Township, PA
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un in South Mountain, PA
Wisconsin (2)
Doc: Wisconsin Secure Program Facility in Boscobel, WIDoc: Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility in Milwaukee, WI
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate