Youth Services Center

210 E US Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545

11 Students

Other 4th - 12th

School Overview

The Youth Services Center (YSC) in Janesville, Wisconsin, is a facility primarily dedicated to the administration of juvenile justice and behavioral rehabilitation. Operated under the Rock County Human Services department, the center serves as a secure detention facility for youth who have been placed in custody by the court system. Its primary mission is to provide a safe, structured environment while ensuring that the legal and rehabilitative needs of detained minors are met during their stay.

Beyond its role in detention, the facility focuses on the educational and developmental needs of the youth within its care. Because the center serves school-aged individuals, it coordinates with local educational resources to ensure that residents continue their academic progress while in custody. The center’s operations emphasize a balance between public safety, accountability, and the provision of supportive services aimed at addressing the underlying behavioral or social challenges of the youth, helping them prepare for a successful reintegration into their communities.

Total Students

2.7

Full-Time Teachers

4.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Youth Services Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	1
Black	7

Black
7 (63.6 %)
White
3 (27.3 %)
Hispanic
1 (9.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Janesville School District
Phone:	(608)757-5930
Grade Range:	4th - 12th
Total Students:	11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 3

Grade 12 6