Okaloosa Youth Academy
Tel:
(850)689-7177
- Okaloosa Youth Academy serves 73 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Okaloosa Youth Academy's student population of 73 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 73 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Okaloosa Youth Academy is 0.47, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3465 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Hispanic | 1% | 32% |
| Black | 65% | 22% |
| White | 33% | 39% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 90% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Okaloosa School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Okaloosa Youth Academy is Okaloosa Regional Detention (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Okaloosa Regional Detention (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Okaloosa Regional Detention (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Crestview Okaloosa Regional Detention Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 19 students
0.0 miles
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850)689-7177 0.0 5-12 19 - Crestview Okaloosa Youth Development Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 47 students
0.0 miles
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850)689-7177 0.0 6-12 47 - Crestview Adjudicated Youth Facility Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 14 students
0.1 miles
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850)689-7177 0.1 6-12 14 - Crestview Emerald Coast Career Institute N Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 65 students
4.5 miles
500 Alabama St
Crestview, FL 32536
(850)689-5535 4.5 4-12 65 - Crestview Okaloosa Online Non Franchised Grades: K-12 | 192 students
4.5 miles
461 School Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850)689-7149 4.5 K-12 192
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