MT. VERNON TREATMENT CTR.

MT. VERNON TREATMENT CTR. is a public high school that is part of the DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE school district, located in MT VERNON, MO with about 24 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, MT. VERNON TREATMENT 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 Mt. Vernon Treatment Center, located at 500 State Drive in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, operates as a specialized educational and therapeutic facility. It is part of the Missouri Department of Mental Health’s continuum of care, specifically serving youth who require intensive intervention. The facility is designed to provide a secure, structured environment where students can receive professional support tailored to their behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs, while simultaneously maintaining their academic progress.

The center integrates clinical treatment with a school-based curriculum to ensure that residents do not fall behind in their education during their stay. By combining therapeutic services—such as counseling and behavioral management—with traditional classroom instruction, the program aims to help students stabilize their personal challenges, develop coping skills, and ultimately transition back into a less restrictive educational or home setting. The facility serves as a vital resource for the state, providing a focused, small-group learning environment for students who are not currently succeeding in traditional public school settings.

For more information, contact MT. VERNON TREATMENT CTR. at (417) 466-0292 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.