Palmetto 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
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)25%
34%
Black
(19-20)47%
22%
White
(19-20)28%
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)
9%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
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 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmetto Youth Academy?
The graduation rate of Palmetto Youth Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Palmetto Youth Academy?
32 students attend Palmetto Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Palmetto Youth Academy students are Black, 28% of students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Palmetto Youth Academy offer ?
Palmetto Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Palmetto Youth Academy part of?
Palmetto Youth Academy is part of Manatee School District.
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