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Morehead Youth Development Center
High School · Rowan County
495 Forest Hills Dr, Morehead, KY 40351
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Morehead Youth Development Center
Morehead Youth Development Center is a public high school in Morehead, KY, part of the Rowan County. The school serves approximately 13 students in grades 7th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $51,110, where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 13 students, Morehead Youth Development Center is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1, Morehead Youth Development Center offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Address
- 495 Forest Hills Dr, Morehead, KY 40351
- Phone
- (606) 783-8575
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores KY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 2 test records from KY state assessments. About our data
Funding & Resources
Location
495 Forest Hills Dr, Morehead, KY 40351
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Morehead Youth Development Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Menifee County High School (rated 6.7/10, 18.8 miles away, in nearby Frenchburg). Additionally, Rowan County Senior High School (rated 5.0/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in Morehead, see our Morehead schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 16.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 40351 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,110
Median Home Value
$163,000
Median Rent
$775/mo
Population
22,338
College Educated
26.6%
Homeownership
62.8%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
26.7%
Median Age
30.7
Community Profile
The community surrounding Morehead Youth Development Center has a median household income of $51,110. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $163,000, with a median rent of $775/month. The area has a poverty rate of 26.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| Barnabus Home High School Annville, KY | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Morehead Youth Development Center
What grades does Morehead Youth Development Center serve?
Morehead Youth Development Center serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Morehead Youth Development Center?
Morehead Youth Development Center has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morehead Youth Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Morehead Youth Development Center is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Morehead Youth Development Center?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Morehead Youth Development Center has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Morehead Youth Development Center a charter school?
No, Morehead Youth Development Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morehead Youth Development Center a Title I school?
No, Morehead Youth Development Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morehead Youth Development Center?
30.8% of students at Morehead Youth Development Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,483/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Morehead). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 30.8%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Rowan County
- Phone
- (606) 783-8575
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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