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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students (19-20)
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)16%
34%
Black
(19-20)64%
22%
White
(19-20)20%
37%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
4%
50%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highlands Youth Academy?
The graduation rate of Highlands Youth Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Highlands Youth Academy?
70 students attend Highlands Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Highlands Youth Academy students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Highlands Youth Academy offer ?
Highlands Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Highlands Youth Academy part of?
Highlands Youth Academy is part of Polk School District.
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