Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy serves 27 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
59%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy?
The graduation rate of Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy?
27 students attend Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy?
Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy offer ?
Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy part of?
Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy is part of Hendry School District.
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