Mayfield Youth Development Center

3179 State Rt 45 S
Mayfield, KY 42066

13 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Mayfield Youth Development Center, located in Mayfield, Kentucky, is a residential facility managed by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. It functions as a secure treatment center dedicated to the rehabilitation and reformation of male youth who have been adjudicated delinquent. The facility operates with a primary focus on public safety while providing a structured environment designed to address the underlying behavioral, educational, and social needs of the residents in its care.

The center utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation, integrating academic instruction, vocational training, and clinical counseling services. By emphasizing cognitive-behavioral interventions and life-skills development, the staff aims to equip residents with the tools necessary for successful reintegration into their communities. The goal of the program is to reduce recidivism by fostering personal accountability, improving educational attainment, and providing the stability required for long-term positive growth.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mayfield Youth Development Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	2
Black	5
Two or More	2

Black
5 (38.5 %)
White
4 (30.8 %)
Hispanic
2 (15.4 %)
Two or More
2 (15.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Graves County
Phone:	(270)247-9609
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	13
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 6