Gulf Coast Youth Academy serves 18 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
18 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
78%
21%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
34%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
50%
51%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gulf Coast Youth Academy?
The graduation rate of Gulf Coast Youth Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 73%.
How many students attend Gulf Coast Youth Academy?
18 students attend Gulf Coast Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gulf Coast Youth Academy students are Black, and 22% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gulf Coast Youth Academy?
Gulf Coast Youth Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf Coast Youth Academy offer ?
Gulf Coast Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gulf Coast Youth Academy part of?
Gulf Coast Youth Academy is part of Okaloosa School District.
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