Crestview Youth Academy serves 24 students in grades 6-12.
Crestview Youth Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crestview Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Crestview Youth Academy's student population of 24 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
24 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Crestview Youth Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Crestview Youth Academy is 0.54, 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
#1627 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
4%
36%

Black
46%
21%

White
50%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
93%
5%

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 is Crestview Youth Academy's ranking?
Crestview Youth Academy is ranked #1627 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Crestview Youth Academy?
24 students attend Crestview Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Crestview Youth Academy students are White, 46% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestview Youth Academy?
Crestview Youth Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Crestview Youth Academy offer ?
Crestview Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Crestview Youth Academy part of?
Crestview Youth Academy is part of Okaloosa School District.
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