Purchase Youth Village

School Overview
**Purchase Youth Village**, located on Old Symsonia Road in Benton, Kentucky, is a specialized residential treatment facility dedicated to serving youth with significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges. Operated under a philosophy of therapeutic care, the facility functions as a structured environment designed to provide intensive support for children and adolescents who require more comprehensive oversight than traditional outpatient services can offer. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating clinical therapy, social skill development, and educational components to help residents stabilize and work toward reintegration into their families and communities.

Beyond its clinical focus, the facility operates with a strong emphasis on safety, individualized treatment planning, and trauma-informed care. By providing a controlled setting, Purchase Youth Village aims to address the underlying triggers of behavioral issues while fostering academic progress and personal responsibility. The staff typically includes a team of counselors, behavioral specialists, and educational professionals who collaborate to create a consistent routine, helping residents develop the coping mechanisms necessary for long-term success and improved emotional well-being.
23
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Purchase Youth Village
Demographic Student Count
White16
Hispanic3
Black3
Two or More1
  • White
    16 (69.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (13.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (13.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (4.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marshall County
Phone: (270)252-7400
Grade Range: 1st - 12th
Total Students: 23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 5
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 6
Grade 10 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Purchase Youth Village
Grade Student Count
Grade 41
Grade 51
Grade 65
Grade 71
Grade 87
Grade 96
Grade 102
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Purchase Youth Village
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1669.6%
Male730.4%