Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch (Closed 2015)

Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch serves 18 students in grades 6-11. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(12-13)
<50%
58%
(13-14)
<50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
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 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch?
18 students attend Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch students are White, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch?
Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch offer ?
Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch part of?
Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch is part of Manatee School District.

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