Serving 31 students in grades 6-12, St. Johns County Juvenile Residential At St. Johns 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 57%). 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Johns County Juvenile Residential At St. Johns Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
St. Johns County Juvenile Residential At St. Johns Youth Academy's student population of 31 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. Johns County Juvenile Residential At St. Johns Youth Academy is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
61%
21%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
49%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend St. Johns County Juvenile Residential At St. Johns Youth Academy?
31 students attend St. Johns County Juvenile Residential At St. Johns Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of St. Johns County Juvenile Residential At St. Johns Youth Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 19% of students are White.
What grades does St. Johns County Juvenile Residential At St. Johns Youth Academy offer ?
St. Johns County Juvenile Residential At St. Johns Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is St. Johns County Juvenile Residential At St. Johns Youth Academy part of?
St. Johns County Juvenile Residential At St. Johns Youth Academy is part of St. Johns School District.
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