Bartow 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)25%
34%
Black
(19-20)63%
22%
White
(19-20)12%
37%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
19%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Polk School District
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 59% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Bartow Youth Academy?
16 students attend Bartow Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bartow Youth Academy students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What grades does Bartow Youth Academy offer ?
Bartow Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bartow Youth Academy part of?
Bartow Youth Academy is part of Polk School District.
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