DYRS

Situated at 8400 River Road in Laurel, Maryland, DYRS is an active, state-operated public school district providing dedicated educational programs within a large city community setting. Operating two functional school facilities, the district is structured to serve students across grades 6 through 12, while also offering tailored adult education pathways. Serving the broader metropolitan area, the district maintains a specialized learning environment with a current enrollment of 130 students, primarily concentrated in the eighth through tenth grades. The student body is predominantly male—comprising 113 male and 17 female students—and serves a racially diverse population that is largely Black and Hispanic.

To address the unique academic and personal needs of its student body, DYRS features an exceptionally low student-to-staff ratio designed for intensive, individualized care. The district employs 38 full-time equivalent teachers, yielding a ratio of roughly one teacher for every three students. This instructional core is further reinforced by a substantial support infrastructure, including nearly 91 full-time equivalent support staff members and dedicated instructional aides, bringing the total district staff to over 130 full-time equivalent positions. For families, community partners, and researchers evaluating state-administered educational models, this deep investment in support personnel highlights the district's specialized mission. Additional details regarding programs and services can be found on their official site at seeforever.org or by contacting the district directly.