Serving 46 students in grades 5-12,
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
W. E. Sears Youth Ctr.'s student population of 46 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
31%
15%
White
67%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. often compared to?
W. E. Sears Youth Ctr.is often viewed alongside schools like Twin Rivers High School, Sierra-osage Treatment Ctr., Poplar Bluff High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of W. E. Sears Youth Ctr.?
The graduation rate of W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend W. E. Sears Youth Ctr.?
46 students attend W. E. Sears Youth Ctr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. students are White, 31% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. E. Sears Youth Ctr.?
W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. offer ?
W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. part of?
W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. is part of Division Of Youth Service School District.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2018
The group leaders are very caring a help the kids strive for excellence. They are exceptional people.
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