Plymouth Christian Youth Center is a place of strength, safety and beauty where every young person is looked out for, nurtured and challenged.
Youth, adults, families and communities come together to turn back the tides of poverty and violence, embracing hope, compassion and the reality of a better world.
The PCYC Alternative School offers a positive school climate for youth in grades 9 -12, that have not been successful in other school programs.
Students at PCYC Alternative School are discovering and applying critical learning tools they had never picked up before, from improved reading and writing to how to truly listen to someone.
These skills not only help them earn their diplomas, but prepare them to be successful with further education, in their jobs, even in their relationships.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Pyc Alternative Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pyc Alternative Schools?
The application deadline for Pyc Alternative Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Pyc Alternative Schools located?
Pyc Alternative Schools is located in the Willard Hay neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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