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Florida Youth Challenge Academy
High School · CLAY
5629 STATE ROAD 16 W BLDG 3800, Starke, FL 32091
Enrollment
22
Student-Teacher
4.4:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
22
Student-Teacher
4.4:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Florida Youth Challenge Academy
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About Florida Youth Challenge Academy
Florida Youth Challenge Academy is a public high school in Starke, FL, part of CLAY. Florida Youth Challenge Academy serves approximately 22 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has 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.
Structured state assessment records for Florida Youth Challenge Academy show 25% math proficiency (2016 EdFacts) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 22 students, Florida Youth Challenge Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.4:1 students to teachers, Florida Youth Challenge Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Florida Youth Challenge Academy sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 22 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Address
- 5629 STATE ROAD 16 W BLDG 3800, Starke, FL 32091
- Website
- floridayouthchallengeacademy.org
- Phone
- (904) 336-6918
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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.
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Test Scores FL EDFACTS (2016-17)
Based on 4 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
5629 STATE ROAD 16 W BLDG 3800, Starke, FL 32091
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Florida Youth Challenge Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH (rated 6.4/10, 11.9 miles away, in nearby Keystone Heights). Additionally, BRADFORD HIGH SCHOOL (rated 4.5/10, 6.9 miles away). For more schools in Starke, see our Starke schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32091 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,522
Median Home Value
$175,200
Median Rent
$823/mo
Population
16,062
College Educated
15.8%
Homeownership
63.5%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
23%
Median Age
39.2
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
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