Youngstown City School District

474 Bennington Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505-1028
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,455 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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
15 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
4,455 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
338 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Youngstown City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 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.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#845 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
11%
52%
22%
60%
20%
63%
84%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
25%
8%
% Black
52%
17%
% White
13%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,298 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,603 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,298
$17,287
Spending / Student
$32,603
$17,235

Best Youngstown City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20 W Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-7923
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Rayen Early College Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Williamson Ave
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 744-7602
Grades: 5-8
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Volney Rogers School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-8845
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Sequoya Dr
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 744-8963
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #55.
Kirkmere School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2851 Kirk Rd
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7725
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #66.
M L King Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2724 Mariner Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-7823
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
Youngstown Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Grades: 5-12
| 75 students
Rank: #88.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 Cordova Ave
Youngstown, OH 44504
(330) 744-7517
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #99.
Chaney High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
731 S Hazelwood Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-8822
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #1010.
East High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
474 Bennington Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 575 students
Rank: #1111.
Chaney Middle At Mcguffey
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
310 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-7999
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #1212.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
730 E Avondale Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7973
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Grades: 3-12
| 95 students
Rank: #1414.
East Middle At Prberry
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
940 Bryn Mawr Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-7155
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Choffin Career Center
Vocational School
200 E Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Grades: 11-12
| 51 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Youngstown City School District?
Youngstown City School District manages 15 public schools serving 4,455 students.
What is the rank of Youngstown City School District?
Youngstown City School District is ranked #840 out of 918 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?
52% of Youngstown City School District students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% 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 17:1.
What is Youngstown City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,603 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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