Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy

29841 Sw Liberty Wilderness Ca
Bristol, FL 32321
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 38 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 38:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in FL)
  • : <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:

School Overview

Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy's student population of 38 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 92% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

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.
This School
State Level (FL)
(18-19)
<50%
59%
(18-19)
<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
60%
21%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
38 students attend Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy students are Black, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy has a student ration of 38:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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