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Public high school · Youngstown City · Youngstown, Ohio

Chaney High

Chaney High rates 5.5, right at the middle of Youngstown City's high schools, whose rated median is 5.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.5this school

5.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Youngstown City median is 5.3.

#2,386 of 3,458 schools in Ohio · Youngstown City: 4 high schools rated, median 5.3

The brief

A Youngstown City high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,386 of 3,458 schools in Ohio and 8 of 15 in Youngstown City.

Chaney High is listed in Youngstown City, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math26%36 points below the Ohio average of 62%High-school course exams · 2026 OST
Reading25%38 points below the Ohio average of 63%High-school course exams · 2026 OST
Proficiency has held near 25% across the 4-year record (2023–2026).2026 OST; 34 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.3
25% of the rating
Academics
2.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
4.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 44509; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Chaney High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$36,472
Median home value
$56,000
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
31.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
32
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
1 AP course
3.5% participation · state average 2.3 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
15 sports
8 boys' · 7 girls' · 30 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Fitch High School2.2 mi
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  2. Choffin Career Cntr2.8 mi
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  3. Youngstown Rayen Early College High School2.6 mi
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  4. Mahoning County High School3.2 mi · charter
    6.5Compare →
  5. Chaney Highthis school
    5.5
  6. Youngstown Virtual Academy3.2 mi
    5.2Compare →
  7. Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown2.7 mi · charter
    4.9Compare →
  8. Wilson Alternative School3.2 mi
    4.7Compare →
  9. Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown3.5 mi · charter
    3.9Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than Chaney High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Chaney High serve?

Chaney High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chaney High?

Chaney High has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaney High?

The student-teacher ratio at Chaney High is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chaney High rank in OH?

Chaney High ranks #2,386 of 3,458 schools in OH.

What is Chaney High's MySchoolScout rating?

Chaney High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Chaney High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaney High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Chaney High a charter school?

No, Chaney High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chaney High a Title I school?

No, Chaney High is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
576
Student-teacher ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Mahoning County
Phone
(330) 744-8822
4-year graduation
85–89%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#8 of 15
Schools in district
15
District spending per student
$24,791
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
50.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 44509)
10,775
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
38.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

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.