Top Rankings
Youngstown City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,757 students in Youngstown City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Youngstown City School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
17 Schools
3,655 Schools
# Students
4,757 Students
1,684,541 Students
# Teachers
330 Teachers
94,094 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Youngstown City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 929 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#845 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
63%
Graduation Rate
84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.51
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
45,439 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,075 Students
116,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
7%
# Black Students
2,556 Students
282,148 Students
% Black Students
54%
17%
# White Students
651 Students
1,137,227 Students
% White Students
14%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
461 Students
100,569 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
284
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
326
124,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
281
117,121
# Students in 2nd Grade:
343
120,987
# Students in 3rd Grade:
288
121,540
# Students in 4th Grade:
278
120,595
# Students in 5th Grade:
327
122,439
# Students in 6th Grade:
328
123,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
378
128,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
349
130,549
# Students in 9th Grade:
422
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
392
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
372
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
389
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,311 is higher than the state median of $17,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,534 is higher than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,311
$17,144
Spending / Student
$30,534
$17,092
Best Youngstown City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 W Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-7923
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-7923
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Rayen Early College Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 Williamson Ave
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 744-7602
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 744-7602
Grades: 5-8
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Volney Rogers School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-8845
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-8845
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Sequoya Dr
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 744-8963
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 744-8963
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Kirkmere School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2851 Kirk Rd
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7725
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7725
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
M L King Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2724 Mariner Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-7823
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-7823
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Youngstown Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-6966
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-6966
Grades: 1-12
| 130 students
Rank: #88.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Cordova Ave
Youngstown, OH 44504
(330) 744-7517
Youngstown, OH 44504
(330) 744-7517
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #99.
Chaney High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
731 S Hazelwood Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-8822
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-8822
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Rank: #1010.
East High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
474 Bennington Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-6900
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #1111.
Chaney Middle At Mcguffey
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-7999
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-7999
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: #1212.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Avondale Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7973
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7973
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Grades: 3-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1414.
East Middle At Prberry
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Williamson Ave
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 744-7155
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 744-7155
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
Choffin Career Cntr
Vocational School
200 E Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Grades: 11-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 E Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-7382
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-7382
Grades: PK
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Youngstown City School District?
Youngstown City School District manages 17 public schools serving 4,757 students.
What is the rank of Youngstown City School District?
Youngstown City School District is ranked #850 out of 929 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Youngstown City School District?
54% of Youngstown City School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Youngstown City School District?
Youngstown City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Youngstown City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,534 is higher than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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