SPRING LAKE YOUTH ACADEMY

SPRING LAKE YOUTH ACADEMY is a Title I public high school that is part of the DESOTO school district, located in ARCADIA, FL offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

SPRING LAKE YOUTH ACADEMY, located in Arcadia, Florida, is a specialized residential facility that operates in partnership with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). The school is designed to provide a structured educational and rehabilitative environment for male youth. Its primary mission is to offer academic instruction and behavioral intervention services, helping students work toward their high school diplomas or GEDs while addressing the personal challenges that led to their placement in the program.

The academy emphasizes a balanced approach to student growth, blending core academic subjects with vocational training and social-emotional development. By working closely with the DeSoto County School District, the facility ensures that students receive accredited instruction tailored to their individual needs. The ultimate goal of SPRING LAKE YOUTH ACADEMY is to equip young men with the educational foundation and life skills necessary to transition successfully back into their communities and lead productive lives after graduation.

For more information, contact SPRING LAKE YOUTH ACADEMY at (863) 494-3434 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.