Serving 47 students in grades 6-12, Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
59%
21%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge?
47 students attend Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge students are Black, 28% of students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge?
Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge offer ?
Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge part of?
Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge is part of Pinellas School District.
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