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#1127 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 33% in state

Mahoning County High School

High School · Mahoning County High School · Youngstown, OH

A charter high school in Youngstown, OH where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2026 South Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$23,443

Students at Mahoning County High School score 25% 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 Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (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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The neighborhood

Where Mahoning County High School 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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

$32,259

Median home value

$37,500

Median rent

$915/mo

College educated

8.6%

Homeownership

52.4%

Poverty rate

44.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wilson Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.23–120.0 mi95Compare →
Youngstown Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.15–120.0 mi75Compare →
Potential Development Program School of AutismPrivate · tuition8.8privateK–120.3 mi185Compare →
Summit Academy Secondary - YoungstownCharter · enrollment unverified4.68–120.4 mi99Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

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

Mahoning County High School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$23,443NCES 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.

Mahoning County High School is listed in Mahoning County High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mahoning County High School

Mahoning County High School is a public high school in Youngstown, OH, part of Mahoning County High School, serving approximately 108 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,127 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mahoning County High School

What grades does Mahoning County High School serve?

Mahoning County High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Mahoning County High School?

Mahoning County High School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahoning County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mahoning County High School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mahoning County High School rank in OH?

Mahoning County High School ranks #1,127 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Mahoning County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mahoning County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Mahoning County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mahoning County High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Mahoning County High School a charter school?

Yes, Mahoning County High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Mahoning County High School a Title I school?

No, Mahoning County High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
108
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Mahoning County
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 44502)
9,369
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
29.6
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 44502; 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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