Milwaukee County Youth Education Center

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.