Serving 23 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 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy's student population of 23 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
The diversity score of Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy is 0.58, 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
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
38%
Black
52%
21%
White
39%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)8.7%
35.5%
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?
23 students attend Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy students are Black, 39% of students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy offer ?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy part of?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy is part of Liberty School District.
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