Purchase Youth Village serves 22 students in grades 1-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30% in KY)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Purchase Youth Village's student population of 22 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Purchase Youth Village is 0.31, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
Black
9%
11%
White
82%
71%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted4.6%
36.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Purchase Youth Village?
22 students attend Purchase Youth Village.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Purchase Youth Village students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Purchase Youth Village?
Purchase Youth Village has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Purchase Youth Village offer ?
Purchase Youth Village offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Purchase Youth Village part of?
Purchase Youth Village is part of Marshall County School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This is not a school. It is for troubled kids to live there. Nothing good about this place at. Did not help my child. They just played video games and wAtched tv. No activities. Locked in at all times.
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