Morehead Youth Development Center

495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Morehead Youth Development Center serves 8 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%) for the 2010-11 school year.

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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 8 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Morehead Youth Development Center's student population of 8 students has grown by 33% over five school years.

The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

8 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Morehead Youth Development Center is 0.23, which is less 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%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

13%

Black

n/a

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Morehead Youth Development Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

87%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.23

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Morehead 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

100%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morehead 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

Rowan 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 Morehead Youth Development Center's ranking?

Morehead Youth Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

How many students attend Morehead Youth Development Center?

8 students attend Morehead Youth Development Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Morehead Youth Development Center students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Morehead Youth Development Center?

Morehead Youth Development Center has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 8 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education