Purchase Youth Village

Purchase Youth Village serves 23 students in grades 1-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Purchase Youth Village's student population of 23 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Purchase Youth Village is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
87%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Purchase Youth Village?
23 students attend Purchase Youth Village.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Purchase Youth Village students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 12:1, 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   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.
- Posted by Parent - Concerned

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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