NORTHWEST REG. YOUTH CTR.
NORTHWEST REG. YOUTH CTR. is a public high school that is part of the DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 28 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 5 teachers, NORTHWEST REG. YOUTH CTR. has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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 **Northwest Regional Youth Center**, located at 4901 NE Barry Road in Kansas City, Missouri, is a specialized educational and behavioral facility managed under the umbrella of the Missouri Division of Youth Services (DYS). Unlike a traditional public school, this facility serves as a residential or intensive day-treatment center for youth who have been committed to the care and custody of the state. The program is designed to provide a secure, structured environment that balances rehabilitation, clinical support, and academic instruction to help students address behavioral challenges while continuing their education.
Academically, the center offers a modified curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of students who may have fallen behind due to social, emotional, or legal obstacles. The educational approach is typically highly individualized, focusing on credit recovery, foundational skill-building, and preparation for reintegration into traditional school settings or post-secondary opportunities. By integrating small class sizes with intensive support services, the Northwest Regional Youth Center aims to equip youth with the academic qualifications and personal coping mechanisms necessary to lead successful, productive lives upon their release.
For more information, contact NORTHWEST REG. YOUTH CTR. at (816) 734-2120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KANSAS CITY, MO 64156-1279
(816) 734-2120
NORTHWEST REG. YOUTH CTR. is a public school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 28 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
- Total Students:
- 28
- Teachers:
- 5
- 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 28 students
- Black or African American
- 53.6%
- White
- 39.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- 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.