THE ACADEMY AT YOUTH CARE LANE

www.highlands.k12.fl.us

60 Students

Other 4th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy at Youth Care Lane, located in Sebring, Florida, is an educational facility that operates under the jurisdiction of the Highlands County School District. As a specialized school, it is designed to provide academic instruction and support services to students placed in residential treatment or therapeutic settings. The school focuses on maintaining continuity in the students' education while they are undergoing behavioral or rehabilitative programming, ensuring that they continue to meet state academic requirements and progress toward graduation.

The curriculum is tailored to meet the unique needs of a diverse student population, often emphasizing individualized instruction and flexible learning plans to accommodate students who may be at various points in their academic journey. By working in partnership with the Highlands County School District, The Academy at Youth Care Lane integrates traditional classroom learning with the structured environment of the residential facility, fostering an atmosphere that prioritizes both educational achievement and personal development.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE ACADEMY AT YOUTH CARE LANE
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	15
Black	20
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
21 (35.0 %)
Black
20 (33.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (25.0 %)
Two or More
3 (5.0 %)
American Indian
1 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HIGHLANDS
Phone:	(863)471-5457
Website:	http://www.highlands.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	4th - 12th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 2

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 3