7.8 avg / 10

Division of Youth Service School District

School District · Jefferson City, Missouri

Last updated: May 2026

Students: 570

Teachers (FTE): 77

Estimated Scores: 100%

Avg Rating

7.8

out of 10

Schools

25 high

Enrollment

570

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.4:1

Avg Rating

7.8

out of 10

Schools

25 high

Enrollment

570

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.4:1

How this district compares

Missouri rank

#38 of 461

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Missouri avg

District size

570 students

Smaller than Missouri median

About Division of Youth Service

Division of Youth Service is a Jefferson City, Missouri school district serving 25 schools. The district educates 570 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.4:1.

With an average rating of 7.8/10, Division of Youth Service is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is W. E. Sears Youth Ctr., which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

The district includes 25 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Division of Youth Service, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

Schools in Division of Youth Service

25 schools

High Schools 25

District Details

State: Missouri
City: Jefferson City
Total Enrollment: 570
Teachers (FTE): 77
Child Poverty Rate: 0.1%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Division of Youth Service?

Division of Youth Service has 25 schools in total — 25 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Division of Youth Service?

The average composite rating for Division of Youth Service is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Division of Youth Service?

Per-pupil spending data for Division of Youth Service is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Division of Youth Service?

The average student-teacher ratio in Division of Youth Service is 7.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Division of Youth Service?

W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. is the highest-rated school in Division of Youth Service with a composite score of 8.1/10.

How does Division of Youth Service compare to other districts in Missouri?

Division of Youth Service has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 25 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 7.8/10

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.