LORRIE YEAGER JUVENILE CENTER

LORRIE YEAGER JUVENILE CENTER is a public high school that is part of the WV Schools of Diversion & Transition school district, located in PARKERSBURG, WV offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade.

The Lorrie Yeager Jr. Juvenile Center, located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, serves as a secure detention facility operated by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Unlike a traditional academic school, this facility provides temporary detention and rehabilitative services for youth who have been placed in the custody of the juvenile justice system. The center is designed to provide a structured, safe environment for juveniles awaiting court proceedings or serving short-term placements, emphasizing security and supervision.

While the facility operates under a justice-focused mandate, it also incorporates an educational component to ensure that residents continue their schooling while in custody. The center works in coordination with the West Virginia Department of Education’s Office of Institutional Education Programs to provide state-aligned curriculum, ensuring that detained youth maintain academic progress despite their legal circumstances. The focus remains on balancing the mandatory security requirements of a juvenile detention center with the state's responsibility to provide access to necessary educational and rehabilitative services.

For more information, contact LORRIE YEAGER JUVENILE CENTER at (304) 420-4862 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.