Orange Youth Academy
Tel:
(407) 535-4111
Orange Youth Academy serves 52 students in grades 6-12.
Orange Youth Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Orange Youth Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Orange Youth Academy's student population of 52 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 52 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
Orange Youth Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Orange Youth Academy is 0.57, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2927 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 33% |
| Black | 60% | 22% |
| White | 17% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orange School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Orange Youth Academy is Juvenile Offenders Program (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Catalina Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Orlando Juvenile Offenders Program Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 14 students
0.3 miles
3741 Vision Blvd
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 836-3326 0.3 7-12 14 - Orlando Catalina Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 702 students10
0.9 miles
2448 29th St
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1735 0.9 PK-5 702 - Orlando Memorial Middle School Magnet School
Math: 32% | Reading: 30%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 767 students10
1.0 miles
2220 W 29th St
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1810 1 6-8 767 - Orlando Prosperitas Leadership Academy Charter Alternative School
Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 140 students
1.4 miles
4526 S Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 854-3945 1.4 9-12 140 - Orlando Pineloch Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 860 students10
1.6 miles
3101 Woods Ave
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1825 1.6 PK-5 860
School Reviews
| 5 This facility is wonderful my son progressed immediately each time I went there staff was wonderful caring my child loved everyone Ms Kane his therapist was wonderful my son realy opened up to her and cared for her Mr Powell was a sweatheart you can see how he cared for these kids. Parents to be afraid of putting your kids here they will be in great hands and recieve the help they need my child is a diffrent person God bless the wonderful staff at this Academy - Posted by Parent - Pjenn |
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