MEDLOCK YOUTH VILLAGE

MEDLOCK YOUTH VILLAGE is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 125 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, MEDLOCK YOUTH VILLAGE 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.

MEDLOCK YOUTH VILLAGE, located on E. Langdon Road in Dallas, is a specialized educational and residential facility operated by the Dallas County Juvenile Department. It functions primarily as a secure treatment center designed to provide a structured, rehabilitative environment for youth who have entered the juvenile justice system. The facility emphasizes a therapeutic approach, combining mandatory schooling with behavioral modification programs aimed at helping residents address the underlying issues that led to their detention.

The school component within MEDLOCK YOUTH VILLAGE is integrated into the facility’s daily operations, ensuring that residents continue their academic progress despite their legal circumstances. The curriculum is typically tailored to meet students at their current grade level, often utilizing credit-recovery programs to help them stay on track for graduation. By maintaining a focus on education alongside behavioral counseling and skill-building, the program strives to reduce recidivism and better prepare its students for a successful transition back into their home communities and traditional school settings.

For more information, contact MEDLOCK YOUTH VILLAGE at (972) 225-9735 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.