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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students (09-10)
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)5%
27%
Black
(09-10)31%
24%
White
(09-10)64%
45%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Graceville Vocational Youth Center?
27 students attend Graceville Vocational Youth Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Graceville Vocational Youth Center students are White, 31% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Graceville Vocational Youth Center offer ?
Graceville Vocational Youth Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Graceville Vocational Youth Center part of?
Graceville Vocational Youth Center is part of Jackson School District.
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