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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- 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
Student Attention
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Purchase Youth Village is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
13%
11%
White
70%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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?
23 students attend Purchase Youth Village.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Purchase Youth Village students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 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 (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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