Waverly Regional Youth Center serves 35 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waverly Regional 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
Waverly Regional Youth Center's student population of 35 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waverly Regional Youth Center is 0.22, 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
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
88%
68%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)21-39%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Waverly Regional Youth Center?
The graduation rate of Waverly Regional Youth Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waverly Regional Youth Center?
35 students attend Waverly Regional Youth Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Waverly Regional Youth Center students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waverly Regional Youth Center?
Waverly Regional Youth Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waverly Regional Youth Center offer ?
Waverly Regional Youth Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waverly Regional Youth Center part of?
Waverly Regional Youth Center is part of Division Of Youth Service School District.
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