Purchase Youth Village
23 Students
Other 1st - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 3 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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White16 (69.6 %)
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Hispanic3 (13.0 %)
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Black3 (13.0 %)
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Two or More1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 1 |
| Grade 5 | 1 |
| Grade 6 | 5 |
| Grade 7 | 1 |
| Grade 8 | 7 |
| Grade 9 | 6 |
| Grade 10 | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 16 | 69.6% |
| Male | 7 | 30.4% |