Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 4 serves 29 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
56%
21%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 4?
29 students attend Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 4 students are Black, 32% of students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 4?
Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 4 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 4 offer ?
Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 4 offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 4 part of?
Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 4 is part of Okeechobee School District.
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