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#3284 of 3,441 schools in OH

Chaney High

High School · Youngstown City · Youngstown, OH

A Youngstown City high school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.

731 S Hazelwood Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2021)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-40.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation3.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$24,791
Chronic Absenteeism75.9%

Students at Chaney High score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 7% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Chaney High 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$36,472

Median home value

$56,000

Median rent

$744/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

31.7%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fitch High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–122.2 mi1,230Compare →
Youngstown Rayen Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–122.6 mi281Compare →
Academy for Urban Scholars YoungstownCharter · enrollment unverified2.49–122.7 mi316Compare →
Cardinal Mooney High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9private9–122.7 mi290Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Youngstown City

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#11 of 15
District spending per student
$24,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
50.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chaney High is listed in Youngstown City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chaney High

Chaney High is a public high school in Youngstown, OH, part of Youngstown City, serving approximately 576 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,284 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chaney High

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 #3,284 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Chaney High's MySchoolScout rating?

Chaney High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Chaney High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaney High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
576
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Mahoning County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
75.9%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 44509)
10,775
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
38.7
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 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 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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