Below Average
#3256 of 3,778 schools in FL
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy
School · Liberty · Hosford, FL
A Liberty school where students score 43 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 409, Hosford, FL 32321
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2016, to 25% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 21 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,491
Median home value
$130,600
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Wilderness CrossroadsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Liberty Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | Not available | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Liberty
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,890NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy is listed in LIBERTY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy is a public school in Hosford, FL, part of Liberty, serving approximately 38 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 38:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,256 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy
What grades does Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy serve?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy is 38:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy rank in FL?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy ranks #3,256 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy a charter school?
No, Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy a Title I school?
No, Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy?
7.9% of students at Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 38:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Liberty County
- Phone
- (850) 379-3973
- Area population (ZIP 32321)
- 5,792
- Area median age
- 38
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32321; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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