Serving 22 students in grades 5-12, Shelby Valley Day Treatment ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
4%
11%
White
91%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Shelby Valley Day Treatment?
22 students attend Shelby Valley Day Treatment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Shelby Valley Day Treatment students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelby Valley Day Treatment?
Shelby Valley Day Treatment has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shelby Valley Day Treatment offer ?
Shelby Valley Day Treatment offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Shelby Valley Day Treatment part of?
Shelby Valley Day Treatment is part of Pike County School District.
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
