Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School
Tel:
(814)237-9727
- Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School serves 355 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School's student population of 355 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 355 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1156 out of 2,835 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 10% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 7% | 15% |
| White | 79% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Young Scholars of Central PA CS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School is State College Area High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Centre Learning Community Charter School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Corl Street Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- State College Corl Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 243 students
0.5 miles
235 Corl St
State College, PA 16801
(814)231-1185 0.5 K-5 243 - State College Centre Learning Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 99 students
0.9 miles
2643 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
(814)861-7980 0.9 5-8 99 - State College State College Area High School Grades: 8-12 | 2278 students
1.0 miles
653 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814)231-1111 1.0 8-12 2278 - State College Wonderland Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 87 students
1.6 miles
2112 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803
(814)234-5886 1.6 K-5 87 - State College Radio Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 351 students
1.7 miles
800 W Cherry Ln
State College, PA 16803
(814)231-4115 1.7 K-5 351
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