Youthbuild Phila Charter School

Youthbuild Phila Charter School serves 256 students in grades 12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 12
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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Youthbuild Phila Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Youthbuild Phila Charter School's student population of 256 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Motto
Empowering young adults to reclaim their futures.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Youthbuild Phila Charter School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
79%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Youthbuild Phila Charter School?
The graduation rate of Youthbuild Phila Charter School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Youthbuild Phila Charter School?
256 students attend Youthbuild Phila Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Youthbuild Phila Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Youthbuild Phila Charter School?
Youthbuild Phila Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Youthbuild Phila Charter School offer ?
Youthbuild Phila Charter School offers enrollment in grades 12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Youthbuild Phila Charter School part of?
Youthbuild Phila Charter School is part of Youth Build Phila Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Youthbuild Phila Charter School located?
Youthbuild Phila Charter School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 12
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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