Eckerd Youth Challenge Program in Brooksville, FL, serves 57 all–boys students in grades 6 through 11 within a rural, nonsectarian alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 5 full–time teachers supporting the grade span.
This Brooksville alternative school operates without religious affiliation and enrolls a moderate–sized student body.
Eckerd Youth Challenge Program is located near several private schools offering PK–12 education, including Hernando Christian Academy and Christian Life Academy.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Eckerd Youth Challenge Program?
The application deadline for Eckerd Youth Challenge Program is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Eckerd Youth Challenge Program is Darby Christian Academy (4.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hernando Christian Academy (6.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Darby Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
14745 Bellamy Brothers Blvd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 588-2440
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 588-2440
4.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 29 students
Hernando Christian Academy ![Hernando Christian Academy Photo - HCA Lions Varsity Football]( "Hernando Christian Academy Photo - HCA Lions Varsity Football")
(Christian)
7200 Emerson Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-0616
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-0616
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The First United Methodist School Center
(Methodist)
109 S Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-3496
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-3496
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Christian Life Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1244 W. Jefferson St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 428-4397
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 428-4397
8.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
990 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 593-4185
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 593-4185
9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 154 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Darby Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
14745 Bellamy Brothers Blvd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 588-2440
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 588-2440
4.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 29 students
Hernando Christian Academy ![Hernando Christian Academy Photo - HCA Lions Varsity Football]( "Hernando Christian Academy Photo - HCA Lions Varsity Football")
(Christian)
7200 Emerson Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-0616
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-0616
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Life Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1244 W. Jefferson St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 428-4397
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 428-4397
8.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
990 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 593-4185
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 593-4185
9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 154 students
4060 Castle Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 686-1934
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 686-1934
10.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Darby Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
14745 Bellamy Brothers Blvd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 588-2440
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 588-2440
4.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 29 students
Hernando Christian Academy ![Hernando Christian Academy Photo - HCA Lions Varsity Football]( "Hernando Christian Academy Photo - HCA Lions Varsity Football")
(Christian)
7200 Emerson Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-0616
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-0616
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The First United Methodist School Center
(Methodist)
109 S Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-3496
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-3496
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Christian Life Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1244 W. Jefferson St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 428-4397
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 428-4397
8.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
990 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 593-4185
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 593-4185
9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 154 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hernando Christian Academy ![Hernando Christian Academy Photo - HCA Lions Varsity Football]( "Hernando Christian Academy Photo - HCA Lions Varsity Football")
(Christian)
7200 Emerson Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-0616
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-0616
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The First United Methodist School Center
(Methodist)
109 S Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-3496
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-3496
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
12155 Joe Herrmann Drive
San Antonio, FL 33576
(352) 588-3041
San Antonio, FL 33576
(352) 588-3041
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
4060 Castle Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 686-1934
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 686-1934
10.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spring Hill Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3140 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 683-8485
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 683-8485
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3118 Seven Springs Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34655
(727) 372-0200
New Port Richey, FL 34655
(727) 372-0200
8344.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1827 Trinity Oaks Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34655
(727) 774-0900
New Port Richey, FL 34655
(727) 774-0900
8344.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8636 Trouble Creek Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-8900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-8900
8344.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8025 Mitchell Ranch Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34655
(727) 774-9600
New Port Richey, FL 34655
(727) 774-9600
8344.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7515 Plathe Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3000
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3000
8345 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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