Plymouth Youth Center

(612)643-2000

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

96 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Plymouth Youth Center (PYC), located in North Minneapolis, serves as a vital community hub dedicated to supporting the educational and personal development of local youth. Operating under the umbrella of the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district, the center functions as an alternative learning environment designed to meet the needs of students who may benefit from non-traditional academic settings. By focusing on individualized instruction and holistic support, the center strives to re-engage students, improve attendance, and provide a pathway toward high school graduation.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the Plymouth Youth Center emphasizes social-emotional learning and community connection. The facility is designed to be a safe, inclusive space where students can access resources that help them overcome external barriers to their success. By integrating youth development programming with standard educational requirements, the center aims to empower young people to build both the skills and the self-confidence necessary for their future careers and continued education.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

96.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plymouth Youth Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	4
Black	78
Two or More	2
American Indian	11

Black
78 (81.2%)
American Indian
11 (11.5%)
Hispanic
4 (4.2%)
Two or More
2 (2.1%)
White
1 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)643-2000
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	96.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 71