Serving 42 students in grades 5-12, Okaloosa 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okaloosa Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Okaloosa Youth Academy's student population of 42 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Okaloosa Youth Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okaloosa Youth Academy is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3529 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
36%
Black
57%
21%
White
43%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
90%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okaloosa Youth Academy's ranking?
Okaloosa Youth Academy is ranked #3529 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Okaloosa Youth Academy?
42 students attend Okaloosa Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Okaloosa Youth Academy students are Black, and 43% of students are White.
What grades does Okaloosa Youth Academy offer ?
Okaloosa Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Okaloosa Youth Academy part of?
Okaloosa Youth Academy is part of Okaloosa School District.
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