Serving 20 students in grades 6-12, Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center ranks in the top 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 is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center's student population of 20 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
35%
11%
White
55%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
8%
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 46% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center?
20 students attend Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center students are White, 35% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center?
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center offer ?
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center part of?
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center is part of Breathitt County School District.
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