Apalachicola Forest Youth Camp

FL-65 Hosford, FL 32334
www.twinoaksfl.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Apalachicola Forest Youth Camp in Hosford, FL serves 40 co–ed students in grades 3 through 12 within a nonsectarian alternative school setting.
  • Founded in 1998, the school has a student–teacher 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 Private 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 Facts

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1998

Student Body

Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & 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).

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The average private school tuition in Florida is $13,762 for elementary schools and $14,551 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Florida is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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