Serving 374 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 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 47:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science 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 374 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3084 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
47:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
70%
17%
White
10%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 #3084 out of 3,181 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 54% OH state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown?
The graduation rate of Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown is 60-64%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown?
374 students attend Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown?
Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown has a student ration of 47:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown located?
Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown is located in the Cottage Grove neighborhood of Youngstown, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Cottage Grove.
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