Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center

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Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center serves 13 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%) for the 2010-11 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 13 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥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 13 students has declined by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

13 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(10-11)

≥50%

72%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

4:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

54%

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

38%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.56

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

77%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Wayne County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center's ranking?

Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

How many students attend Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center?

13 students attend Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center students are Black, 38% of students are White, and 8% 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 4:1, 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 (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 13 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education