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Greene Co. Youth Academy

1111 N Robberson Ave
Springfield, MO 65802

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Tel: (417) 829-6399

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Greene Co. Youth Academy in Springfield, MO serves grades 6 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.

The school has an enrollment of 7 students with a student–teacher ratio of 1:1 supported by 5 teachers.

The student body is 57% students of color, ranking. Youth Academy among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for diversity.

Located in Springfield's Government Plaza neighborhood, the academy provides a small school environment within a midsize urban community.

Tuition information is not listed; the average private high school tuition in Springfield is approximately $6,601.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 7 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Greene Co. Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

7 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

57%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

1:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Greene Co. Youth Academy?

The application deadline for Greene Co. Youth Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Greene Co. Youth Academy located?

Greene Co. Youth Academy is located in the Government Plaza neighborhood of Springfield, MO.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 7 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Springfield, MO is $6,647 for elementary schools and $6,601 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).