MARVIN W FOOTE YOUTH SERVICES
MARVIN W FOOTE YOUTH SERVICES is a public high school that is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah school district, located in CENTENNIAL, CO with about 42 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 5 teachers, MARVIN W FOOTE YOUTH SERVICES has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The **Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center**, located in Centennial, Colorado, is a secure residential facility operated by the Colorado Division of Youth Services (DYS). It serves as a critical component of the state’s juvenile justice system, providing safe, secure, and structured housing for youth who have been remanded to state custody by the courts. The center is designed to balance public safety with the rehabilitation of young offenders, focusing on behavioral reform and accountability.
Beyond basic housing, the facility emphasizes a rehabilitative approach through a variety of programs tailored to the needs of the youth. This includes access to accredited educational services, mental health support, substance abuse counseling, and skill-building workshops designed to help residents successfully reintegrate into their communities upon release. By providing a controlled environment, the Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center aims to address the underlying issues that led to the youth's involvement in the justice system, ultimately working toward the goal of reducing recidivism and fostering positive developmental outcomes.
For more information, contact MARVIN W FOOTE YOUTH SERVICES at (303) 768-7596 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
(303) 768-7596
MARVIN W FOOTE YOUTH SERVICES is a public school in CENTENNIAL, CO with about 42 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 42
- Teachers:
- 5.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 42 students
- White
- 47.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.3%
- Black or African American
- 16.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Female
- 16.7%
- Male
- 83.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.