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Florida Youth Challenge Academy

5629 State Road 16 W Bldg 3800
Starke, FL 32091
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Florida Youth Challenge Academy serves 30 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Florida Youth Challenge Academy's student population of 30 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
30 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Florida Youth Challenge Academy is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
(16-17)
<50%
57%
(17-18)
<50%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida Youth Challenge Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Florida Youth Challenge Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Florida Youth Challenge Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Florida Youth Challenge Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Florida Youth Challenge Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Florida Youth Challenge Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Florida Youth Challenge Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Florida Youth Challenge Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Florida Youth Challenge Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Florida Youth Challenge Academy and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida Youth Challenge Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida Youth Challenge Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 57% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florida Youth Challenge Academy?
The graduation rate of Florida Youth Challenge Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Florida Youth Challenge Academy?
30 students attend Florida Youth Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Florida Youth Challenge Academy students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida Youth Challenge Academy?
Florida Youth Challenge Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florida Youth Challenge Academy offer ?
Florida Youth Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Florida Youth Challenge Academy part of?
Florida Youth Challenge Academy is part of Clay School District.

School Reviews
5   8/23/2022
I was worried about what my son's future looked like. After doing hours of research and several conversations with graduates, he was all in. He's proud of his first major life decision.
- Posted by Parent - Nadeau
5   5/16/2016
Excellent school,good work and proud od all of the kids that are making good choices
- Posted by Parent - zoter

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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