Serving 32 students in grades 8-12, Augusta Youth Development Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Augusta Youth Development Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Augusta Youth Development Campus's student population of 32 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Augusta Youth Development Campus is 0.45, 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)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
72%
36%
White
19%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Augusta Youth Development Campus often compared to?
Augusta Youth Development Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center, Bishop Hall Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Augusta Youth Development Campus?
The graduation rate of Augusta Youth Development Campus is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Augusta Youth Development Campus?
32 students attend Augusta Youth Development Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Augusta Youth Development Campus students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Augusta Youth Development Campus?
Augusta Youth Development Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Augusta Youth Development Campus offer ?
Augusta Youth Development Campus offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Augusta Youth Development Campus part of?
Augusta Youth Development Campus is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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