DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE

Headquartered at 3418 Knipp Dr in Jefferson City, Missouri, the Division of Youth Service is an open, state-operated educational agency managing a network of 30 operational schools. Located within the Jefferson City metropolitan area, the district's geographic setting is predominantly categorized as distant rural, encompassing 63.8% rural territory and 25.1% urban area. As a non-charter state agency, it offers academic programming structured for students spanning from 5th grade through 12th grade.

The district serves a total enrollment of 496 students, composed of 413 male students and 83 female students, with the largest concentration enrolled in early high school grades. The student body includes 300 White, 164 Black, 24 multiracial, 7 Hispanic, and 1 Pacific Islander student. Educational delivery is driven by a full-time equivalent workforce of 160 staff members, which includes 148 full-time equivalent teachers and 12 support staff members, operating without dedicated instructional aides. Community members, families, and researchers seeking additional information can visit the district's official website at http://dss.mo.gov/dys/ or contact the administration directly at (573) 751-7003.