Labelle Youth Developmental Academy serves 32 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Labelle Youth Developmental Academy's student population of 32 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Labelle Youth Developmental Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21-39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
72%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≤20%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Labelle Youth Developmental Academy often compared to?
Labelle Youth Developmental Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Milford Elementary School, Leesburg Elementary School, Pierceton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Labelle Youth Developmental Academy?
The graduation rate of Labelle Youth Developmental Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend Labelle Youth Developmental Academy?
32 students attend Labelle Youth Developmental Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Labelle Youth Developmental Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Labelle Youth Developmental Academy?
Labelle Youth Developmental Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Labelle Youth Developmental Academy offer ?
Labelle Youth Developmental Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Labelle Youth Developmental Academy part of?
Labelle Youth Developmental Academy is part of Hendry School District.
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