Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown's student population of 236 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3012 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
7%
Black
74%
17%
White
8%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown's ranking?
Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown is ranked #3012 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown?
The graduation rate of Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown is 45-49%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown?
236 students attend Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown?
Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown offer ?
Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown part of?
Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown is part of Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown School District.
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