Serving 6 students in grades 7-12, Jefferson Co Youth Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
53%
Black
83%
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
75%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX 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 51% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Co Youth Academy?
6 students attend Jefferson Co Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Jefferson Co Youth Academy students are Black, and 17% of students are White.
What grades does Jefferson Co Youth Academy offer ?
Jefferson Co Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Jefferson Co Youth Academy part of?
Jefferson Co Youth Academy is part of Beaumont Independent School District.
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