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5.5 avg / 10

Youngstown City School District

School District · Youngstown, Ohio

Students: 4,455
Teachers (FTE): 344
Estimated Scores: 13%

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

15

6 elem, 3 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,791

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#514 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$24,791

+$10,134 vs Ohio median

District size

4,455 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Youngstown City

Youngstown City is a Youngstown, Ohio school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 4,455 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $24,791 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Youngstown City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Choffin Career Cntr, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Youngstown City students show an average math proficiency of 17.0% and ELA proficiency of 23.6%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Youngstown City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 17.0%
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ELA Proficiency 23.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Youngstown City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Youngstown
Total Enrollment
4,455
Teachers (FTE)
344
Child Poverty Rate
0.5%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Youngstown City?

Youngstown City has 15 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Youngstown City?

The average composite rating for Youngstown City is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Youngstown City?

Youngstown City spends $24,791 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Youngstown City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Youngstown City is 13:1.

What is the top-rated school in Youngstown City?

Choffin Career Cntr is the highest-rated school in Youngstown City with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Youngstown City?

Across schools in Youngstown City with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Youngstown City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Youngstown City has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
17.0%
ELA Proficiency
23.6%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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