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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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
16:1
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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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