Platte Valley Youth Services Center

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Platte Valley Youth Services Center (PVYSC), located in Greeley, Colorado, is a state-operated secure detention facility managed by the Colorado Division of Youth Services (DYS). It serves as a regional hub for youth who have been ordered by the court to be held in custody while awaiting adjudication or placement. The facility focuses on maintaining public safety while providing a structured, rehabilitative environment designed to address the specific developmental and behavioral needs of at-risk juveniles.

In addition to its secure housing, the center places a strong emphasis on education and programming to support the successful reintegration of youth back into their communities. The facility provides an integrated educational program that allows students to continue their academic progress while in custody, often offering credit-recovery opportunities. Beyond academics, PVYSC facilitates various treatment services, including mental health support, life skills training, and behavioral interventions, all aimed at reducing recidivism and fostering positive decision-making skills in the residents.

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School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Division of Youth Services
Phone:	(303)866-6600
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th