Heartland Youth Village

Heartland Youth Village serves 15 students in grades 6-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Heartland Youth Village's student population of 15 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Heartland Youth Village is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
7%
11%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Heartland Youth Village?
15 students attend Heartland Youth Village.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Heartland Youth Village students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heartland Youth Village?
Heartland Youth Village has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heartland Youth Village offer ?
Heartland Youth Village offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Heartland Youth Village part of?
Heartland Youth Village is part of Nelson County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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