Eckerd Youth Academy serves 41 students in grades 5-12.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
73%
21%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
49%
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
How many students attend Eckerd Youth Academy?
41 students attend Eckerd Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Eckerd Youth Academy students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Eckerd Youth Academy offer ?
Eckerd Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Eckerd Youth Academy part of?
Eckerd Youth Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
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