WACO CTR FOR YOUTH

WACO CTR FOR YOUTH is a Title I public high school that is part of the AXTELL ISD school district, located in WACO, TX with about 71 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 10 teachers, WACO CTR FOR YOUTH has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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 **Waco Center for Youth** is a specialized residential treatment facility located in Waco, Texas, that operates under the administration of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Unlike a traditional academic school, it functions as a therapeutic environment designed to provide intensive psychiatric and behavioral health services for adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 who are experiencing severe emotional or behavioral challenges. The facility is committed to a trauma-informed care model, aiming to stabilize residents while providing a structured environment that emphasizes safety, recovery, and long-term wellness.

Within this facility, education is integrated into the treatment process through an on-site educational program. The school component ensures that residents continue their academic progress while receiving the necessary clinical support to address their mental health needs. By coordinating daily schooling with psychological therapy, counseling, and life-skills training, the center strives to reintegrate youth back into their homes, schools, and communities with the tools and stability required for personal success.

For more information, contact WACO CTR FOR YOUTH at (254) 745-5339 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.