APALACHICOLA FOREST YOUTH ACADEMY

APALACHICOLA FOREST YOUTH ACADEMY is a public school that is part of the LIBERTY school district, located in BRISTOL, FL with about 27 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, APALACHICOLA FOREST YOUTH ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The APALACHICOLA FOREST YOUTH ACADEMY (AFYA), located in Bristol, Florida, is a specialized residential facility designed to provide structured rehabilitation and educational services for at-risk male youth. Operated in partnership with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, the academy focuses on behavioral modification, academic advancement, and personal development. The campus is situated within a remote, wooded setting, which is utilized to facilitate a disciplined environment that emphasizes accountability and the acquisition of life skills intended to help residents successfully reintegrate into their communities.

The facility’s educational program is integrated into its broader mission of youth development, offering a curriculum aimed at helping students earn their high school diplomas or GEDs while addressing individual learning needs. Beyond classroom instruction, the academy incorporates vocational training, counseling, and recreational activities to foster character building and emotional maturity. By combining academic oversight with therapeutic support, the APALACHICOLA FOREST YOUTH ACADEMY serves as a correctional and educational placement designed to alter the trajectories of young men who have entered the juvenile justice system.

For more information, contact APALACHICOLA FOREST YOUTH ACADEMY at (850) 379-3973 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

29841 SW LIBERTY WILDERNESS CAMP RD
BRISTOL, FL 32321
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APALACHICOLA FOREST YOUTH ACADEMY is a public school in BRISTOL, FL with about 27 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
LIBERTY
Total Students:
27
Teachers:
7
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
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 27 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending APALACHICOLA FOREST YOUTH ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.8%
White
18.5%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%

Female
7.4%
Male
92.6%

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.