MOUNTVIEW YOUTH SERVICE CENTER

MOUNTVIEW YOUTH SERVICE CENTER is a public high school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 34 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, MOUNTVIEW YOUTH SERVICE CENTER 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.

MOUNTVIEW YOUTH SERVICE CENTER is a secure, state-operated residential facility located in Denver, Colorado, that functions under the jurisdiction of the Colorado Division of Youth Services (DYS). Unlike a traditional academic institution, it is a correctional and rehabilitative environment designed to provide structured housing, supervision, and therapeutic programming for male and female youth who have been placed in the custody of the state’s juvenile justice system.

The facility focuses on a balanced approach of public safety, offender accountability, and positive youth development. While in residence, youth are provided with educational services—often in partnership with local school districts—to ensure they maintain academic progress toward a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, the center emphasizes behavioral health, offering clinical services, life skills training, and various intervention programs intended to address the underlying issues that led to the youth's involvement with the justice system, ultimately aiming to prepare them for a successful reintegration into the community.

For more information, contact MOUNTVIEW YOUTH SERVICE CENTER at (303) 987-4575 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.