Jacksonville Youth Center serves 18 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
50%
21%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Jacksonville Youth Center?
18 students attend Jacksonville Youth Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jacksonville Youth Center students are Black, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville Youth Center?
Jacksonville Youth Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jacksonville Youth Center offer ?
Jacksonville Youth Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Jacksonville Youth Center part of?
Jacksonville Youth Center is part of Duval School District.
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