Serving 28 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy's student population of 28 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
36%
Black
64%
21%
White
29%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL 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 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy?
28 students attend Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy students are Black, 29% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy offer ?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy part of?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy is part of Liberty School District.
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