Serving 2 students in grades 9-10, Jefferson Co Youth Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Co Youth Academy's student population of 2 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
2 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Co Youth Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
53%
Black
100%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX 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 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Co Youth Academy?
2 students attend Jefferson Co Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jefferson Co Youth Academy students are Black.
What grades does Jefferson Co Youth Academy offer ?
Jefferson Co Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Jefferson Co Youth Academy part of?
Jefferson Co Youth Academy is part of Port Arthur Independent School District.
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