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Florida Youth Challenge Academy
High School · Clay · Starke, FL
A Clay high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
5629 STATE ROAD 16 W BLDG 3800, Starke, FL 32091
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2012, to 25% in 2017, across a 6-year record (2012–2017).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (2016 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2012-2017)
Based on 4 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Florida Youth Challenge Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,522
Median home value
$175,200
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in CLAY
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | Not available | 141 | Compare → |
| Fleming Island High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,862 | Compare → |
| Middleburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,856 | Compare → |
| Oakleaf High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,364 | 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.
Clay
- Schools in district
- 54
- District spending per student
- $10,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Florida Youth Challenge Academy is listed in CLAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florida Youth Challenge Academy
Florida Youth Challenge Academy is a public high school in Starke, FL, part of Clay, serving approximately 22 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2016 EdFacts) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florida Youth Challenge Academy
What grades does Florida Youth Challenge Academy serve?
Florida Youth Challenge Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Florida Youth Challenge Academy?
Florida Youth Challenge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 22 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Youth Challenge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Youth Challenge Academy is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Florida Youth Challenge Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florida Youth Challenge Academy has 25% math proficiency (2016 EdFacts) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017).
Is Florida Youth Challenge Academy a charter school?
No, Florida Youth Challenge Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florida Youth Challenge Academy a Title I school?
No, Florida Youth Challenge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florida Youth Challenge Academy?
13.6% of students at Florida Youth Challenge 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 22
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 13.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Phone
- (904) 336-6918
- Area population (ZIP 32091)
- 16,062
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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.
- 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 32091; 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 not displayed; assessments 2016 EdFacts, multi-year average, 2012-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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