Serving 11 students in grades 6-12, Crestview Youth Academy 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crestview Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Crestview Youth Academy's student population of 11 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
11 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Crestview Youth Academy 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 Crestview Youth Academy is 0.30, 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
#1872 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
n/a
37%

Black
82%
21%

White
18%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
93%
5%

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 Crestview Youth Academy's ranking?
Crestview Youth Academy is ranked #1872 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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Crestview Youth Academy?
11 students attend Crestview Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Crestview Youth Academy students are Black, and 18% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestview Youth Academy?
Crestview Youth Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crestview Youth Academy offer ?
Crestview Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Crestview Youth Academy part of?
Crestview Youth Academy is part of Okaloosa School District.
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