Serving 39 students in grades 6-12, Okaloosa 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okaloosa Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Okaloosa Youth Academy's student population of 39 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
39 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Okaloosa 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 Okaloosa Youth Academy is 0.53, 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
#3532 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%

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

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

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

Hispanic
n/a
37%

Black
46%
21%

White
51%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
90%
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 Okaloosa Youth Academy's ranking?
Okaloosa Youth Academy is ranked #3532 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Okaloosa Youth Academy?
39 students attend Okaloosa Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Okaloosa Youth Academy students are White, 46% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Okaloosa Youth Academy offer ?
Okaloosa Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Okaloosa Youth Academy part of?
Okaloosa Youth Academy is part of Okaloosa School District.
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