Serving 20 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Youth Development Center 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 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Youth Development Center's student population of 20 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Youth Development Center is 0.49, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
38%
Black
65%
21%
White
30%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth Development Center?
The graduation rate of Youth Development Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Youth Development Center?
20 students attend Youth Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Youth Development Center students are Black, 30% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Youth Development Center?
Youth Development Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Youth Development Center offer ?
Youth Development Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Youth Development Center part of?
Youth Development Center is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Youth Development Center located?
Youth Development Center is located in the Tiger Hole And Secret Woods neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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