Serving 12 students in grades 6-12, Audubon Youth Development Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
75%
11%
White
17%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% KY state average).
How many students attend Audubon Youth Development Center?
12 students attend Audubon Youth Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Audubon Youth Development Center students are Black, 17% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Audubon Youth Development Center?
Audubon Youth Development Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Audubon Youth Development Center offer ?
Audubon Youth Development Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Audubon Youth Development Center part of?
Audubon Youth Development Center is part of Jefferson County School District.
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