Purchase Youth Village serves 24 students in grades 1-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Purchase Youth Village ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Purchase Youth Village's student population of 24 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Purchase Youth Village is 0.30, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
13%
11%
White
83%
74%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
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?
24 students attend Purchase Youth Village.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Purchase Youth Village students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purchase Youth Village?
Purchase Youth Village has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Purchase Youth Village offer ?
Purchase Youth Village offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Purchase Youth Village part of?
Purchase Youth Village is part of Marshall County School District.
School Reviews
1 5/6/2021
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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