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#3423 of 3,441 schools in OH
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
High School · Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown · Youngstown, OH
A charter high school in Youngstown, OH where students score 42 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3405 Market St, Youngstown, OH 44507
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 5% proficient (2021)
- 47.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 8-year record (2014–2021) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Youngstown), 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
$25,767
Median home value
$27,200
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
6.8%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
45%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Mooney High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Mahoning County High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Wilson Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–12 | 1.1 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Youngstown Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 5–12 | 1.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,979NCES 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.
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown is listed in Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown is a public high school in Youngstown, OH, part of Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown, serving approximately 316 students in grades 9th-12th with a 45.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,423 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
What grades does Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown serve?
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown?
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown is 45.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown rank in OH?
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown ranks #3,423 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown a charter school?
Yes, Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown a Title I school?
No, Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 45.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mahoning County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (330) 744-9070
- 4-Year Graduation
- 47.0%
- Area population (ZIP 44507)
- 4,402
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 44507; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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