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Morehead Youth Development Center

495 Forest Hills Drive, Morehead, KY 40351Rowan County →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
21
Students
Total enrolled
$13,903
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
10.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 32% vs nat'l
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 31% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 21 students in grades 07–12 in Morehead, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,903 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Morehead Youth Development Center is a small high in Morehead, Kentucky, serving grades 07–12 with 21 students. The district invests $13,903 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Morehead Youth Development Center

21
Total Students
10.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
2
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution7 male · 14 female
33%
67%
Male 33%Female 67%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 21 students
Student Composition
52%
38%
10%
White52%
Black38%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210510001258

Academic Outcomes at Morehead Youth Development Center

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 9th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 40351

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,903Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,903
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,117
Student Support$2,642
Administration$1,668
Operations$2,085
Other$1,390
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,903 spent per student, an estimated $6,159 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
28%
State government
55.0%
Local (property tax)
28.4%
Federal programs
16.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
McBrayer Elementary SchoolRodburn Elementary SchoolClearfield Elementary SchoolTilden Hogge Elementary School
↓
Middle
Rowan County Middle SchoolBluegrass Discovery Academy Middle
↓
High School
Rowan County Senior High SchoolBluegrass Discovery Academy High
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyRowan County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRowan County →
Phone: (606)783-8575
NCES ID: 210510001258
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Morehead seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Rowan County
High
Rowan County Senior High School
1,017 students · 09–12
● 35 opp60% FRL
Mid
Rowan County Middle School
716 students · 06–08
● 35 opp62% FRL
Elem
McBrayer Elementary School
562 students · KG–05
● 35 opp54% FRL
Elem
Rodburn Elementary School
403 students · KG–05
● 35 opp77% FRL
Elem
Clearfield Elementary School
303 students · KG–05
79% FRL
Elem
Tilden Hogge Elementary School
204 students · KG–05
● 35 opp56% FRL
Other
Rowan County Preschool Center
174 students · PK–PK
● 35 opp62% FRL
High
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High
15 students · 09–12
● 35 opp93% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
495 Forest Hills Drive, Morehead, KY 40351
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.