Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center

9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 14 students in grades 8-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in KY)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center's student population of 14 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
(10-11)
≥50%
72%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
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Black
43%
11%
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White
29%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center?
14 students attend Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center students are Black, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center?
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center offer ?
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center part of?
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center is part of Wayne County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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