Northwest Reg. Youth Center serves 25 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Reg. Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northwest Reg. Youth Center's student population of 25 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Reg. Youth Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
56%
15%
White
44%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Reg. Youth Center?
The graduation rate of Northwest Reg. Youth Center is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northwest Reg. Youth Center?
25 students attend Northwest Reg. Youth Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Northwest Reg. Youth Center students are Black, and 44% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Reg. Youth Center?
Northwest Reg. Youth Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Northwest Reg. Youth Center offer ?
Northwest Reg. Youth Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Reg. Youth Center part of?
Northwest Reg. Youth Center is part of Division Of Youth Service School District.
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