GENESEE VALLEY REGIONAL CENTER

Genesee Valley Regional Center is a public high school that is part of the Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools school district, located in Flint, MI with about 32 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, Genesee Valley Regional 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.

The Genesee Valley Regional Center (GVRC), located on Pasadena Avenue in Flint, Michigan, functions as a specialized educational and residential facility operated under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, the GVRC is a secure facility designed to provide care, custody, and educational programming for court-adjudicated youth. Its primary mission is to provide a structured environment that emphasizes rehabilitation, behavioral modification, and academic instruction for young people who have been placed in state custody.

Because the facility operates in partnership with the Mount Morris Consolidated Schools district, it ensures that students residing at the center continue their education despite their placement. The academic program is tailored to meet the specific needs of these students, often focusing on credit recovery, high school completion, and vocational preparation to help them successfully reintegrate into their communities upon release. By integrating educational services with intensive supervision, the center aims to address both the academic gaps and the personal challenges faced by the youth in its care.

For more information, contact Genesee Valley Regional Center at (810) 591-4776 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.