Enrollment
24
High
DISTRICT 19 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE·NCES 290000901192
GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH
609 N MIDDLE, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63702 · (573) 290-5860 · Cape Girardeau County
GRADES 05–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL24 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.0:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
88%
21 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 8 | 5 | 21% |
| Grade 9 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 11 | 6 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 10 | 42% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 24 | #537 of 561 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
24
+18 (+300%) vs 2020
-4% since 2000-01, when it was 25
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
was 1.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 24 | 4 | 6.0:1 | 88% (21) |
| 2023-24 | 27 | 4 | 6.8:1 | 89% (24) |
| 2022-23 | 18 | 4.5 | 4.0:1 | 83% (15) |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 4 | 1.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 8 | 4 | 2.0:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 23 | 4 | 5.8:1 | 87% (20) |
| 2010-11 | 20 | 3 | 6.7:1 | 85% (17) |
| 2000-01 | 25 | 2 | 12.5:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH.
Since 2017-18: students up 200% (8 to 24); teachers unchanged (4 to 4).
About GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH
GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH, located in CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, is a small high school. Grades offered run from 5 through 12, with 24 students enrolled. The average among high schools in Missouri is roughly 501 students; this school is 95% smaller than that.
The district for GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH is DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE, with 26 schools and 496 students.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH is Black (46%). Enrollment also includes 38% White and 17% multiracial. The school's Black share is 38 points above the 7% share among Cape Girardeau County residents.
With 4 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH was 6.0:1. Among high schools in Missouri, the typical ratio is 12.2:1. GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 88%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Cape Girardeau County is 62%.
Census Bureau estimates for Cape Girardeau County show that median household income is about $68,464, roughly 33% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH is one of 27 public schools in Cape Girardeau County, which together enroll about 11,025 students.
BLANCHARD ELEM. is located about 1.2 miles from GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Its location is classified as City: Small by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment was 6 in 2020-21 and 24 in 2024-25. Large swings like this can come from changes to the grades a school serves. The ratio was 1.5:1 in 2020-21 and 6.0:1 in 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Cape Girardeau County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
82,735
Census ACS
Median income
$68,464
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
11,025 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
- W. E. SEARS YOUTH CTR.High · 54 students
- WATKINS MILL PARK CAMPHigh · 46 students
- FULTON TREATMENT CTR.High · 30 students
- WAVERLY REGIONAL YOUTH CTR.High · 28 students
- MT. VERNON TREATMENT CTR.High · 26 students
- EXCEL SCHOOLHigh · 23 students
Other schools in CAPE GIRARDEAU
- CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,278 students
- CENTRAL JR. HIGHMiddle · 633 students
- CENTRAL MIDDLEMiddle · 623 students
- JEFFERSON ELEM.Elementary · 494 students
- CLIPPARD ELEM.Elementary · 383 students
- ALMA SCHRADER ELEM.Elementary · 332 students
Nearby schools
- BLANCHARD ELEM.1.2 mi · 326
- CENTRAL MIDDLE1.2 mi · 623
- CENTRAL JR. HIGH1.3 mi · 633
- JEFFERSON ELEM.1.4 mi · 494
- PARKVIEW SCHOOL1.6 mi · 25
- ALMA SCHRADER ELEM.2.0 mi · 332
Frequently asked questions
About GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTHWhat is the total enrollment at GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH?
GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH enrolls approximately 24 students in grades 05-12.
What age range does GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH serve?
GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH serves students from grade 05 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH?
Approximately 6.0:1 students per teacher at GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH.
What is the racial breakdown of students at GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH?
At GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH, the student body is approximately 38% White, 46% Black, 17% Two or more.
What district is GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH in?
GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH is part of DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE.
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