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#3627 of 3,778 schools in FL
The Academy at Youth Care Lane
School · Highlands · Sebring, FL
A Highlands school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4121 YOUTH CARE LN, Sebring, FL 33870
- Math 7% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs FL 52% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Academy at Youth Care Lane score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 9% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Academy at Youth Care Lane 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,606
Median home value
$154,300
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Highlands County Hospital/homebound ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Highlands Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Divine Academy Inc.Private · tuition | 3.6private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Highlands
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #18 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Academy at Youth Care Lane is listed in HIGHLANDS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Academy at Youth Care Lane
The Academy at Youth Care Lane is a public school in Sebring, FL, part of Highlands, serving approximately 70 students in grades 4th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,627 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Academy at Youth Care Lane
What grades does The Academy at Youth Care Lane serve?
The Academy at Youth Care Lane serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend The Academy at Youth Care Lane?
The Academy at Youth Care Lane has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
How does The Academy at Youth Care Lane rank in FL?
The Academy at Youth Care Lane ranks #3,627 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is The Academy at Youth Care Lane's MySchoolScout rating?
The Academy at Youth Care Lane has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 The Academy at Youth Care Lane?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Academy at Youth Care Lane has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is The Academy at Youth Care Lane a charter school?
No, The Academy at Youth Care Lane is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Academy at Youth Care Lane a Title I school?
No, The Academy at Youth Care Lane is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Academy at Youth Care Lane?
88.6% of students at The Academy at Youth Care Lane 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Highlands County
- Phone
- (863) 471-5457
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 33870)
- 25,067
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 52
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.
- 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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 33870; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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