MARION YOUTH ACADEMY

MARION YOUTH ACADEMY is a public high school that is part of the MARION school district, located in LOWELL, FL with about 48 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade.

The **MARION YOUTH ACADEMY**, located in Lowell, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operated under the umbrella of the Marion County Public Schools system. Unlike a traditional K-12 campus, this institution functions primarily as a high-structure residential treatment program. It is designed to provide intensive rehabilitative services, behavioral intervention, and academic instruction for at-risk male youth who have been placed in the juvenile justice system.

The academy’s mission focuses on balancing educational attainment with cognitive-behavioral programming to prepare students for successful reintegration into their communities. The curriculum is tailored to meet the unique needs of students who may have experienced academic disruption, offering a mix of core academic coursework and vocational training. By maintaining a therapeutic environment, the school aims to address the underlying behavioral challenges of its students while ensuring they continue to make progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent credential.

For more information, contact MARION YOUTH ACADEMY at (352) 840-8255 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10420 NW GAINESVILLE RD
LOWELL, FL 32663
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MARION YOUTH ACADEMY is a public school in LOWELL, FL with about 48 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
MARION
Total Students:
48
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 48 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARION YOUTH ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.

Black or African American
75.0%
White
16.7%
Hispanic/Latino
8.3%

Male
100.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.