Spring Lake 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 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (17-18)
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(17-18)3%
32%
Black
(17-18)67%
22%
White
(17-18)30%
39%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
52%
51%
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 57% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Spring Lake Youth Academy?
30 students attend Spring Lake Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Spring Lake Youth Academy students are Black, 30% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Spring Lake Youth Academy offer ?
Spring Lake Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Spring Lake Youth Academy part of?
Spring Lake Youth Academy is part of Desoto School District.
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