MILWAUKEE COUNTY YOUTH EDUCATION CENTER

Milwaukee County Youth Education Center is a Title I public high school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 35 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 3 teachers, Milwaukee County Youth Education Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 Milwaukee County Youth Education Center (MCYEC) serves as an specialized educational facility operated within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Located on North 9th Street, the center is specifically designed to provide academic instruction and support services to youth who are involved with the Milwaukee County juvenile justice system. By maintaining a partnership between the school district and county authorities, the center ensures that students in detention or residential care continue their education without interruption, focusing on credit recovery, core academic subjects, and personal development.

The primary mission of the MCYEC is to offer a structured, safe, and rigorous learning environment that helps students remain on track for high school graduation despite their challenging circumstances. The curriculum is tailored to address the unique needs of this population, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth to assist students in their successful reintegration into traditional school settings or the workforce upon their release. By providing consistent educational access, the center plays a critical role in reducing recidivism and fostering long-term educational attainment for some of the city’s most vulnerable youth.

For more information, contact Milwaukee County Youth Education Center at (414) 226-7330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.