Serving 40 students in grades 7-12, Orange Youth Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Orange Youth Academy's student population of 40 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Orange Youth Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Youth Academy is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2780 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
55%
21%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Youth Academy's ranking?
Orange Youth Academy is ranked #2780 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Orange Youth Academy?
40 students attend Orange Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Orange Youth Academy students are Black, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Youth Academy?
Orange Youth Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orange Youth Academy offer ?
Orange Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange Youth Academy part of?
Orange Youth Academy is part of Orange School District.
School Reviews
5 1/19/2016
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
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