Serving 70 students in grades 4-12, The Academy At Youth Care Lane 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Academy At Youth Care Lane ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The Academy At Youth Care Lane's student population of 70 students has grown by 159% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Academy At Youth Care Lane ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Academy At Youth Care Lane is 0.72, which is more 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
#2597 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
37%
Black
26%
21%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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 The Academy At Youth Care Lane's ranking?
The Academy At Youth Care Lane is ranked #2597 out of 3,704 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academy At Youth Care Lane?
The graduation rate of The Academy At Youth Care Lane is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Academy At Youth Care Lane?
70 students attend The Academy At Youth Care Lane.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of The Academy At Youth Care Lane students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does The Academy At Youth Care Lane offer ?
The Academy At Youth Care Lane offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Academy At Youth Care Lane part of?
The Academy At Youth Care Lane is part of Highlands School District.
School Reviews
1 8/18/2020
This school is not a real school. It's an option when students are not allowed to go to their regular public middle or high school. The amount of kids is never steady, it could be 40 kids.
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