Serving 18 students in grades 6-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
36%
Black
78%
21%
White
22%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gulf Coast Youth Academy?
The graduation rate of Gulf Coast Youth Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 73%.
How many students attend Gulf Coast Youth Academy?
18 students attend Gulf Coast Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gulf Coast Youth Academy students are Black, and 22% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulf Coast Youth Academy?
Gulf Coast Youth Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gulf Coast Youth Academy offer ?
Gulf Coast Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gulf Coast Youth Academy part of?
Gulf Coast Youth Academy is part of Okaloosa School District.
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