Morehead Youth Development Center

495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 13 students in grades 7-12, Morehead Youth Development Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morehead Youth Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Morehead Youth Development Center's student population of 13 students has grown by 116% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Morehead Youth Development Center ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morehead Youth Development Center is 0.64, which is more 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)
#298 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)
<50%
38%
<50%
45%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
8%
10%
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Black
46%
11%
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White
38%
72%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Morehead Youth Development Center and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morehead Youth Development Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morehead Youth Development Center's ranking?
Morehead Youth Development Center is ranked #298 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Morehead Youth Development Center?
13 students attend Morehead Youth Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Morehead Youth Development Center students are Black, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morehead Youth Development Center?
Morehead Youth Development Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morehead Youth Development Center offer ?
Morehead Youth Development Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Morehead Youth Development Center part of?
Morehead Youth Development Center is part of Rowan County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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