Very Good
#455 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 23% in state
Young Scholars Academy
Elementary School · Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385) · Bullhead City, AZ
A charter elementary school in Bullhead City, AZ where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1501 E VALENCIA RD, Bullhead City, AZ 86426
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Young Scholars Academy score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Young Scholars Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,664/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bullhead City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,186
Median home value
$274,100
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Mohave Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Fort Mohave Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Desert Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Diamondback Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 349 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,134NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Young Scholars Academy is listed in Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Young Scholars Academy
Young Scholars Academy is a public elementary school in Bullhead City, AZ, part of Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385), serving approximately 410 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Young Scholars Academy
What grades does Young Scholars Academy serve?
Young Scholars Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Young Scholars Academy?
Young Scholars Academy has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
How does Young Scholars Academy rank in AZ?
Young Scholars Academy ranks #455 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Young Scholars Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Young Scholars Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Young Scholars Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Scholars Academy has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Young Scholars Academy a charter school?
Yes, Young Scholars Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Young Scholars Academy a Title I school?
No, Young Scholars Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Mohave County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.9%
- Phone
- (928) 704-1100
- Area population (ZIP 86426)
- 15,520
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 59.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86426; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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