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#1875 of 3,441 schools in OH
Wilson Alternative School
School · Youngstown City · Youngstown, OH
A Youngstown City school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2725 Gibson St, Youngstown, OH 44502
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Wilson Alternative School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2017–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Wilson Alternative 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
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Youngstown City
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Wilson Alternative School is listed in Youngstown City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Alternative School
Wilson Alternative School is a public school in Youngstown, OH, part of Youngstown City, serving approximately 95 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,875 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilson Alternative School
What grades does Wilson Alternative School serve?
Wilson Alternative School serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Wilson Alternative School?
Wilson Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Alternative School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilson Alternative School rank in OH?
Wilson Alternative School ranks #1,875 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Wilson Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Wilson Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Alternative School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Wilson Alternative School a charter school?
No, Wilson Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilson Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Wilson Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mahoning County
- Phone
- (330) 744-8002
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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