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)
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Hispanic
(19-20)14%
34%
Black
(19-20)55%
22%
White
(19-20)31%
37%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
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?
42 students attend Palmetto Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Palmetto Youth Academy students are Black, 31% of students are White, and 14% 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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