Apalachicola Forest Youth Camp in Hosford, FL serves 40 co鈥揺d students in grades 3 through 12 within a nonsectarian alternative school setting.
Founded in 1998, the school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 6 teachers.
The student population is 77% students of color, reflecting diversity in this rural Florida school community.
Nearby alternatives include Liberty Wilderness Crossroads Camp and Gold Star 草榴社区 Academy, providing comparable grade spans and small enrollment sizes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To forever touch the lives of those we serve.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Apalachicola Forest Youth Camp often compared to?
Apalachicola Forest Youth Camp is often viewed alongside schools like Amikids Jacksonville, Liberty Wilderness Crossroads Camp by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Apalachicola Forest Youth Camp?
The application deadline for Apalachicola Forest Youth Camp is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Apalachicola Forest Youth Camp is Liberty Wilderness Crossroads Camp (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Robert F. Munroe Day School (21.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Liberty Wilderness Crossroads Camp
All-boys | Alternative School
29806 NE Liberty Farms Rd
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
- miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Gold Star 草榴社区 Academy
Special Education School
13036 Nw Freeman Rd
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 601-5075
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 601-5075
10.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 17 students
28424 Blue Star Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 856-5500
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 856-5500
21.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5840 Havana Hwy
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 539-5300
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 539-5300
24 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
2271 River Rd
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 593-6699
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 593-6699
25.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Liberty Wilderness Crossroads Camp
All-boys | Alternative School
29806 NE Liberty Farms Rd
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
- miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Gold Star 草榴社区 Academy
Special Education School
13036 Nw Freeman Rd
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 601-5075
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 601-5075
10.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 17 students
28424 Blue Star Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 856-5500
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 856-5500
21.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5840 Havana Hwy
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 539-5300
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 539-5300
24 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
2271 River Rd
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 593-6699
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 593-6699
25.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Liberty Wilderness Crossroads Camp
All-boys | Alternative School
29806 NE Liberty Farms Rd
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
- miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Gold Star 草榴社区 Academy
Special Education School
13036 Nw Freeman Rd
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 601-5075
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 601-5075
10.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 17 students
28424 Blue Star Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 856-5500
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 856-5500
21.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5840 Havana Hwy
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 539-5300
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 539-5300
24 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
2271 River Rd
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 593-6699
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 593-6699
25.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 36 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
28424 Blue Star Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 856-5500
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 856-5500
21.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5840 Havana Hwy
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 539-5300
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 539-5300
24 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
2271 River Rd
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 593-6699
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 593-6699
25.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 36 students
Creative Pre School
Daycare / Preschool
2746 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-1450
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-1450
27.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Wakulla Christian School
(Baptist)
1391 Crawfordville Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-5583
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-5583
27.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Tuition listed
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Quick Facts
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(850) 762-3121
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