W. E. SEARS YOUTH CTR.
W. E. SEARS YOUTH CTR. is a public high school that is part of the DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE school district, located in POPLAR BLUFF, MO with about 31 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 9 teachers, W. E. SEARS YOUTH CTR. has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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 W.E. Sears Youth Center, located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is a specialized residential facility operated by the Missouri Division of Youth Services (DYS). Unlike a traditional public school, it serves as a secure care institution for youth who have been committed to the custody of the state. The facility is designed to provide a structured, rehabilitative environment that integrates academic instruction with behavioral health services, aiming to help residents address the challenges that led to their placement while preparing them for successful reintegration into their home communities.
The educational programming at W.E. Sears is tailored to meet the specific needs of students who are often working to recover credits or close learning gaps. The center utilizes a balanced approach that combines individualized academic coursework with therapeutic interventions, vocational training, and social skills development. By maintaining a focus on personal accountability and academic progress, the facility strives to offer a stable environment where young people can develop the skills and self-discipline necessary to transition back into traditional school settings or the workforce upon their release.
For more information, contact W. E. SEARS YOUTH CTR. at (573) 840-9280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901-9716
(573) 840-9280
W. E. SEARS YOUTH CTR. is a public school in POPLAR BLUFF, MO with about 31 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
- Total Students:
- 31
- Teachers:
- 9
- 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 31 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending W. E. SEARS YOUTH CTR. is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.2%
- Black or African American
- 25.8%
- Male
- 100.0%
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.