Serving 57 students in grades 5-12, 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 11-19% (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 81% 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: 5-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (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 57 students has grown by 307% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Academy At Youth Care Lane ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Academy At Youth Care Lane is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3455 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
35%
38%
Black
40%
21%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Academy At Youth Care Lane's ranking?
The Academy At Youth Care Lane is ranked #3455 out of 3,662 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?
11-19% 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 21-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Academy At Youth Care Lane?
57 students attend The Academy At Youth Care Lane.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of The Academy At Youth Care Lane students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 5-12 (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.
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