Morehead Youth Development Center

495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Morehead Youth Development Center serves 4 students in grades 7-12. 
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 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Morehead Youth Development Center's student population of 4 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Morehead Youth Development Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
(10-11)
≥50%
72%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
25%
8%
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Black
n/a
11%
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White
75%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Morehead Youth Development Center?
4 students attend Morehead Youth Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Morehead Youth Development Center students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morehead Youth Development Center?
Morehead Youth Development Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morehead Youth Development Center offer ?
Morehead Youth Development Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Morehead Youth Development Center part of?
Morehead Youth Development Center is part of Rowan County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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