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The Academy At Youth Care Lane

Summary:

The Academy At Youth Care Lane is an alternative public school in Sebring, Florida, serving grades 4-12 with a total enrollment of 60 students. The school is part of the Highlands School District, which is ranked 46th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Academy At Youth Care Lane has a diverse student population, with 35% White, 33.33% African American, and 25% Hispanic students, which is notably different from the nearby Highlands Virtual School, which has a higher percentage of White students and lower percentages of African American and Hispanic students. However, the school has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 31.3%, significantly lower than the 49.1% rate at Highlands Virtual School. Additionally, the Academy has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 48.6% to 75.2%, in contrast to the 0.0% rate at the Highlands County Hospital/Homebound Program, another nearby alternative school.

Academically, The Academy At Youth Care Lane consistently underperforms the Highlands district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 25% in ELA and 6% to 8% in Math, compared to significantly higher district and state averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.33% to 86.49%, much higher than the 50% rate at Highlands Virtual School. These factors suggest that the Academy may face unique challenges in serving its student population and that there may be equity issues within the broader educational system that need to be addressed.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 4-12

 4121 Youth Care Ln
       Sebring, FL  33870

(863) 471-5457

District: Highlands

SchoolDigger Rank:
1151st of 1,196 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,860 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  70

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.6%
White:
25.7%
African American:
25.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The Academy At Youth Care Lane ranks worse than 96.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details The Academy At Youth Care Lane ranks worse than 83.5% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.38. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The Academy At Youth Care Lane who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at The Academy At Youth Care Lane is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.6%), African American (25.7%), White (25.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Highlands School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Academy At Youth Care Lane is $13,860, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the Highlands School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

The Academy At Youth Care Lane was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks The Academy At Youth Care Lane 1151st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See The Academy At Youth Care Lane in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks The Academy At Youth Care Lane 674th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See The Academy At Youth Care Lane in the ranking list.)

Highlands:

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands 46th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The Academy At Youth Care Lane

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.24 1064th 1177 9.6%
2024 4.06 1151st 1196 3.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The Academy At Youth Care Lane

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.92 660th 792 16.7%
2024 9.38 674th 807 16.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for The Academy At Youth Care Lane

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 14 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2003 14 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2004 13 3 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 21
2005 14 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2006 12 7 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2007 5 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 8
2008 10 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 17
2009 12 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2010 7 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 17
2011 11 4 0 5 0 0 1 0 21
2012 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 8
2013 5 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 11
2014 4 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 10
2015 5 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 9
2016 4 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 10
2017 8 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 14
2018 4 8 1 4 0 0 0 0 17
2019 9 12 1 4 0 0 1 0 27
2020 6 7 0 6 0 0 0 0 19
2021 3 5 0 6 0 0 0 0 14
2022 15 10 0 9 0 0 3 0 37
2023 21 20 0 15 1 0 3 0 60
2024 18 18 0 27 0 0 7 0 70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Academy At Youth Care Lane

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 18 0.0 n/a 44.4
2003 18 0.0 n/a 44.4
2004 21 n/a n/a 61.9
2005 20 0.0 n/a 75
2006 23 n/a n/a 69.6
2007 8 n/a n/a 50
2008 17 n/a n/a 41.2
2009 16 n/a n/a 37.5
2010 17 n/a n/a 87.5
2011 21 n/a n/a 81
2012 8 n/a n/a 62.5
2013 11 n/a n/a 72.7
2014 10 n/a n/a 70
2015 9 n/a n/a 88.9
2016 10 n/a n/a 70
2017 14 n/a n/a 78.6
2018 17 n/a n/a 82.4
2019 27 0.0 n/a 88.9
2020 19 n/a n/a 73.7
2021 14 0.0 n/a 85.7
2022 37 n/a n/a 86.5
2023 60 0.0 n/a 83.3
2024 70 0.0 n/a 88.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Academy At Youth Care Lane

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 18 0.0 n/a 44.4
2003 18 0.0 n/a 44.4
2004 21 n/a n/a 61.9
2005 20 0.0 n/a 75
2006 23 n/a n/a 69.6
2007 8 n/a n/a 50
2008 17 n/a n/a 41.2
2009 16 n/a n/a 37.5
2010 17 n/a n/a 87.5
2011 21 n/a n/a 81
2012 8 n/a n/a 62.5
2013 11 n/a n/a 72.7
2014 10 n/a n/a 70
2015 9 n/a n/a 88.9
2016 10 n/a n/a 70
2017 14 n/a n/a 78.6
2018 17 n/a n/a 82.4
2019 27 0.0 n/a 88.9
2020 19 n/a n/a 73.7
2021 14 0.0 n/a 85.7
2022 37 n/a n/a 86.5
2023 60 0.0 n/a 83.3
2024 70 0.0 n/a 88.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for The Academy At Youth Care Lane

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $00 (0.0%) $34,099 (100.0%) $34,099
2022 $06 (0.0%) $16,982 (100.0%) $16,987
2023 $2,546 (18.4%) $11,314 (81.6%) $13,860

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Academy At Youth Care Lane

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2760
 122.2%
African American1220
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic415
 275%
Pacific Islander00
White921
 133.3%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.9%83.3%
 5.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Academy At Youth Care Lane

Students at The Academy At Youth Care Lane are 39% Hispanic, 26% White, 26% African American, 10% Two or more races.

The Academy At Youth Care Lane ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Florida alternative schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 70 students attended The Academy At Youth Care Lane.


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