Laurel County Day Treatment

Set in London, Kentucky, Laurel County Day Treatment is a tiny senior high, operated by Laurel County. It hosts 63 students across grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 558 students per school, that is 89% leaner than typical.

Laurel County runs 18 schools in total, collectively educating 8,676 students. Laurel County Day Treatment is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Laurel County Day Treatment lists that nearly all students (87%) are White. The remainder reads as 6% Hispanic, 5% Black. By comparison, Laurel County as a whole is about 95% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, Laurel County Day Treatment lists 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting Laurel County Day Treatment tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 86% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Laurel County (around 68%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

In the broader community, census data for Laurel County shows median household earnings sit near $57,771, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 17%. Across Laurel County's 20 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,220 students), Laurel County Day Treatment is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Camp Ground Elementary School, roughly 5.5 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Laurel County Day Treatment operates from an outlying location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 57%: 40 students in 2018 compared to 63 in 2025. The Black share of enrollment edged down from 10% to 5% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 13.3:1 in 2018 to 15.8:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.