- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sebring, FL
The Academy at Youth Care Lane
Federal NCES profile for The Academy at Youth Care Lane, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120084003853
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academy at Youth Care Lane earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Sebring · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 57
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy at Youth Care Lane ranks #2 of 10 schools in Sebring, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
The Academy at Youth Care Lane grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 120084003853 · Sebring, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 78.3% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
The Academy at Youth Care Lane grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Academy at Youth Care Lane in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- This school 57
The Academy at Youth Care Lane
57 students
What this shows The Academy at Youth Care Lane reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Academy at Youth Care Lane compares
The Academy at Youth Care Lane is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 57.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 107.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
White 19.3%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, The Academy at Youth Care Lane is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Academy at Youth Care Lane Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Avon Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sebring Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lake Placid High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to The Academy at Youth Care Lane's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about The Academy at Youth Care Lane
How many students attend The Academy at Youth Care Lane?
The Academy at Youth Care Lane has 57 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sebring, FL. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), up 10.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Academy at Youth Care Lane?
78.3% of students at The Academy at Youth Care Lane are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academy at Youth Care Lane?
The largest demographic group at The Academy at Youth Care Lane is African American at 40.4% of enrollment, in Sebring, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy at Youth Care Lane?
The Academy at Youth Care Lane has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Academy at Youth Care Lane rank among schools in Sebring?
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy at Youth Care Lane ranks #2 of 10 schools in Sebring, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sebring on the city page.
What other schools are in Highlands?
Besides The Academy at Youth Care Lane, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Avon Park High School (980 students), and Sebring Middle School (840 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.