Whitney M. Young School is a selective-enrollment public school in Cleveland, in the U.S. state of Ohio, notable as the city's first public gifted and talented school. Named after Whitney M. Young Jr., a prominent civil rights leader, the school is located in Cleveland's Lee-Harvard neighborhood.
Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whitney M Young 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Charles W Eliot School serves the east part of Cleveland, OH, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitney M Young's student population of 273 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitney M Young 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 Whitney M Young is 0.15, 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
#3116 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
65%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.6%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
6%
Showing 2002–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitney M Young's ranking?
Whitney M Young is ranked #3116 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Whitney M Young?
273 students attend Whitney M Young.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Whitney M Young students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney M Young?
Whitney M Young has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitney M Young offer ?
Whitney M Young offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitney M Young part of?
Whitney M Young is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitney M Young located?
Whitney M Young is located in the Lee Miles neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Lee Miles.
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