HARDIN COUNTY DAY TREATMENT CENTER

Hardin County Day Treatment Center is a public high school that is part of the Hardin County school district, located in Elizabethtown, KY with about 17 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, Hardin County Day Treatment Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Hardin County Day Treatment Center, located on Westport Road in Elizabethtown, serves as an alternative educational setting designed to support students who require a more structured, therapeutic, or individualized environment than a traditional comprehensive high school. The program is part of the Hardin County Schools district and focuses on providing academic instruction alongside social and emotional support to help students who may be struggling with behavioral challenges, attendance issues, or academic credit recovery.

By maintaining a smaller, more focused student-to-teacher ratio, the center aims to address the specific needs of each learner, often incorporating counseling and behavior modification strategies into the daily curriculum. The ultimate goal of the facility is to provide a safe and productive learning space that assists students in developing the skills necessary for personal growth and academic success, with the intent of either reintegrating them back into the traditional school system or guiding them toward graduation and post-secondary goals.

For more information, contact Hardin County Day Treatment Center at (270) 769-8800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.