Youngstown City School District
School District · Youngstown, Ohio
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
15
6 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
4,455
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
15
6 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
4,455
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Youngstown City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Youngstown City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Volney Rogers School
Youngstown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kirkmere School
Youngstown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
Youngstown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#596 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,791
+$10,134 vs Ohio median
District size
4,455 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Youngstown City ranks #596 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Youngstown City's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Volney Rogers School (7.9/10), Kirkmere School (6.3/10), and Youngstown Rayen Early College High School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Youngstown City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volney Rogers School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Kirkmere School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Youngstown Rayen Early College High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Wilson Alternative School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Rayen Early College Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Paul C Bunn Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | M L King Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Harding Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Chaney Middle at Mcguffey | 3.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Chaney High | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $24,791 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Youngstown City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Volney Rogers School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Youngstown City students show an average math proficiency of 35.4% and ELA proficiency of 40.9%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Youngstown City with test data.
Schools in Youngstown City
15 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools3
High Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Youngstown
- Total Enrollment
- 4,455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 344
- District spending per student
- $24,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 50.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Youngstown City?
Youngstown City's district-level spending was $24,791 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Volney Rogers School is the highest-rated school in Youngstown City with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Youngstown City?
Across schools in Youngstown City with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.9%. 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 4.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.9%
How we rate schools
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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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