WAVERLY REGIONAL YOUTH CTR.
WAVERLY REGIONAL YOUTH CTR. is a public high school that is part of the DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE school district, located in WAVERLY, MO with about 37 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 6 teachers, WAVERLY REGIONAL YOUTH CTR. has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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 Waverly Regional Youth Center, located at 109 W. Kelling Ave in Waverly, Missouri, operates as a specialized educational and residential facility designed to support at-risk youth. Functioning under the umbrella of Missouri’s juvenile justice and social services framework, the center provides a structured environment that integrates academic instruction with behavioral rehabilitation. The facility is geared toward students who require a more supportive or supervised setting than a traditional public school, aiming to address the specific educational and emotional needs of its population through personalized programming.
By focusing on both academic progress and personal development, the center serves as an intervention point intended to help students overcome developmental barriers and prepare for successful reintegration into their communities. The program typically emphasizes small classroom sizes, individualized education plans (IEPs), and a curriculum that balances core academics with life skills training. Ultimately, the Waverly Regional Youth Center functions as a critical community resource, providing a safe space that prioritizes long-term behavioral growth and academic stabilization for the youth it serves.
For more information, contact WAVERLY REGIONAL YOUTH CTR. at (660) 493-2272 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WAVERLY, MO 64096-9631
(660) 493-2272
WAVERLY REGIONAL YOUTH CTR. is a public school in WAVERLY, MO with about 37 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
- Total Students:
- 37
- Teachers:
- 6.5
- 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 37 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WAVERLY REGIONAL YOUTH CTR. is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.7%
- Black or African American
- 24.3%
- 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.