W. E. Sears Youth Center serves 43 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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W. E. Sears Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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W. E. Sears Youth Center's student population of 43 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of W. E. Sears Youth Center is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
23%
15%
White
72%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are W. E. Sears Youth Center often compared to?
W. E. Sears Youth Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Twin Rivers High School, Sierra-osage Treatment Center, Poplar Bluff High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of W. E. Sears Youth Center?
The graduation rate of W. E. Sears Youth Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend W. E. Sears Youth Center?
43 students attend W. E. Sears Youth Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of W. E. Sears Youth Center students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. E. Sears Youth Center?
W. E. Sears Youth Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does W. E. Sears Youth Center offer ?
W. E. Sears Youth Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is W. E. Sears Youth Center part of?
W. E. Sears Youth Center is part of Division Of Youth Service School District.
School Reviews5 6/30/2018The group leaders are very caring a help the kids strive for excellence. They are exceptional people.Review W. E. Sears Youth Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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The group leaders are very caring a help the kids strive for excellence. They are exceptional people.
Review W. E. Sears Youth Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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