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#34 of 225 private schools in AZ

Top 15% of private schools

Youth Development Institute

High School · Phoenix, AZ

A private high school in Phoenix, AZ serving grades 7th – 12th.

Private

1830 E ROOSEVELT ST, Phoenix, AZ 85006

  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,339.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index61%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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Enrollment68
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Youth Development Institute sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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

$60,742

Median home value

$376,600

Median rent

$1,168/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

39.5%

Poverty rate

22.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White44.1%
Hispanic25.0%
Native American16.2%
Black13.2%
Two or More1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Robert L. Duffy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.97–121.2 mi59Compare →
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.99–121.3 mi366Compare →
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Summit High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.89–121.3 mi190Compare →
Genesis AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.09–121.4 mi63Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Youth Development Institute is listed in Phoenix, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Youth Development Institute

Youth Development Institute is a private high school in Phoenix, AZ, serving approximately 68 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 225 private schools in AZ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Youth Development Institute

What grades does Youth Development Institute serve?

Youth Development Institute serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Youth Development Institute?

Youth Development Institute has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Development Institute?

The student-teacher ratio at Youth Development Institute is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Youth Development Institute rank in AZ?

Youth Development Institute ranks #34 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is Youth Development Institute's MySchoolScout rating?

Youth Development Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Youth Development Institute a private school?

Yes, Youth Development Institute is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Youth Development Institute a religious school?

No, Youth Development Institute is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
68
Gender Split
76% M / 24% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
216 days
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Area population (ZIP 85006)
22,081
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
33.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 85006; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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