Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

Summary:

Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown is a public charter high school in Youngstown, Ohio, serving 243 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Youngstown City district, which is ranked 814 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a predominantly African American student population, ranging from 72% to 76% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Choffin Career Center. Academically, the school consistently performs poorly on state assessments, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across all subject areas. The school's four-year graduation rate has been steadily improving but remains low, ranging from 35% to 61.8%, significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.7% to 83.6%, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 36.3 to 42.9.

The challenges faced by Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown appear to be unique to the school, as the nearby Choffin Career Center has a more balanced racial composition and a significantly lower student-teacher ratio. The persistent underperformance, high chronic absenteeism, and low graduation rates suggest that many students at the school may be at risk of not achieving their full academic and personal potential. Targeted interventions and support services are needed to address these issues and ensure that students have the resources and opportunities to succeed.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3405 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44507-1765

(330) 744-9070

District: Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

SchoolDigger Rank:
843^rd of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,276

Student/teacher ratio: 45.1

Number of students: 316

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.7%

Hispanic:

11.4%

White:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown ranks worse than 97.6% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73.7%), Hispanic (11.4%), White (8.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown is 45.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown is $10,276.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown 843^rd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown 814^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

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Rank History for all students at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	1.10	788^th	800	1.5%
2019	2.19	801^st	836	4.2%
2021	3.89	788^th	819	3.8%
2022	2.50	825^th	836	1.3%
2023	2.46	856^th	867	1.3%
2024	3.22	843^rd	864	2.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	0.62	755^th	758	0.4%
2019	1.23	767^th	779	1.5%
2022	1.03	768^th	773	0.6%
2023	1.16	802^nd	805	0.4%
2024	2.11	806^th	822	1.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	0.15	751^st	751	0.0%
2019	1.01	764^th	781	2.2%
2022	0.13	794^th	794	0.0%
2023	0.20	813^th	813	0.0%
2024	1.10	790^th	798	1.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	0.23	789^th	792	0.4%
2021	2.25	766^th	778	1.5%
2022	1.86	786^th	808	2.7%
2023	1.36	810^th	819	1.1%
2024	2.68	785^th	816	3.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	3.58	300^th	303	1.0%
2023	5.90	317^th	323	1.9%
2024	6.94	309^th	318	2.8%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	4	73	0	8	4	89
2015	1	127	0	4	2	134
2016	5	151	0	3	2	161
2017	5	142	0	9	7	163
2018	6	132	0	8	8	154
2019	10	163	0	19	15	207
2020	12	141	0	26	21	200
2021	15	166	1	21	15	218
2022	18	175	0	24	19	236
2023	19	175	0	28	21	243
2024	26	233	0	36	21	316

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	89	4.0	22.2	0
2015	134	n/a	n/a	99.3
2016	161	3.0	53.6	93.8
2017	163	3.0	54.3	98.2
2018	154	2.0	77.0	98.1
2019	207	4.0	51.7	n/a
2020	200	4.0	50.0	n/a
2021	218	6.0	36.3	n/a
2022	236	5.5	42.9	n/a
2023	243	6.0	40.5	n/a
2024	316	7.0	45.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	89	4.0	22.2	0
2015	134	n/a	n/a	99.3
2016	161	3.0	53.6	93.8
2017	163	3.0	54.3	98.2
2018	154	2.0	77.0	98.1
2019	207	4.0	51.7	n/a
2020	200	4.0	50.0	n/a
2021	218	6.0	36.3	n/a
2022	236	5.5	42.9	n/a
2023	243	6.0	40.5	n/a
2024	316	7.0	45.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$10,650
2023	$11,019
2024	$10,276

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 801^st of 836 High schools	Ranks 856^th of 867 High schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown)	15.2	11.1	4.1%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown)	7.1	19.5	12.4%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown)	0	10	10%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown)	13.8	4.3	9.5%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown)	0	0
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown)	5.3	1.9	3.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	207	243	17.4%
African American	163	175	7.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	19	28	47.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	10	19	90%
Two or More Races	15	21	40%

Schools Near Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)		Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)		Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown	Public, Charter	9-12	3405 Market St	Youngstown	44507	Mahoning County	Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 744-9070	316	7	45.1		26 (8.2%)	233 (73.7%)	36 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.6%)	3.2	843^rd of 864 public high schools	2.4%		2.5	856^th of 867 public high schools	1.3%	13		16.7	22.2					9.1	7.6	3.7	6.1	$10,276
Mahoning County High School	Public, Charter	7-12	2725 Gibson St	Youngstown	44502	Mahoning County	Mahoning County High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 702-7890	108	11	9.8		15 (13.9%)	73 (67.6%)	14 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.6%)	2.2	859^th of 864 public high schools	0.6%		1.9	862^nd of 867 public high schools	0.6%	3		4.2	4.2					0.0	4.8	0.0	8.3	$18,080
Youngstown Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	5-12	2725 Gibson St	Youngstown	44502	Mahoning County	Youngstown City	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(330) 744-8002	75	2	37.5		22 (29.3%)	31 (41.3%)	15 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.3%)	2.4	856^th of 864 public high schools	0.9%		3.9	831^st of 867 public high schools	4.2%	25		7.1	9.1					9.1	7.7	0.0		$4,240
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown	Public, Charter	8-12	2800 Shady Run Rd	Youngstown	44502	Mahoning County	Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(234) 228-8235	99	7	14.1		44 (44.4%)	34 (34.3%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (19.2%)	5.6	791^st of 864 public high schools	8.4%		2.9	846^th of 867 public high schools	2.4%	55		35.3	26.7					21.4	18.8	0.0	15.0	$13,937
Choffin Career Center	Public	11-12	200 E Wood St	Youngstown	44503	Mahoning County	Youngstown City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 744-8700	51	16	3.1		13 (25.5%)	25 (49.0%)	8 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.8%)								(n/a)
Chaney High	Public	9-12	731 S Hazelwood Ave	Youngstown	44509	Mahoning County	Youngstown City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 744-8822	576	40	14.4		66 (11.5%)	356 (61.8%)	98 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (9.4%)	6.6	778^th of 864 public high schools	10.0%		6.3	781^st of 867 public high schools	9.9%	3		35.2	28.7					28.0	19.2	4.1	12.6	$15,409
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School	Public	9-12	20 W Wood St	Youngstown	44503	Mahoning County	Youngstown City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 744-7923	281	14	20.0		33 (11.7%)	147 (52.3%)	71 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.7%)	77.3	105^th of 864 public high schools	87.8%		67.6	233^rd of 867 public high schools	73.1%	128		92.9						73.6	75.8	71.2	81.4	$16,953
Struthers High School	Public	9-12	111 Euclid Ave	Struthers	44471	Mahoning County	Struthers City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 750-1062	467	36	12.9	78.4%	330 (70.7%)	43 (9.2%)	46 (9.9%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.6%)	46.7	488^th of 864 public high schools	43.5%		54.2	410^th of 867 public high schools	52.7%	78		68.3	84.1					48.2	60.0	33.3	49.2	$12,046
East High School	Public	9-12	474 Bennington Ave	Youngstown	44505	Mahoning County	Youngstown City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 744-6900	575	31	18.5		55 (9.6%)	299 (52.0%)	174 (30.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.7%)	5.3	797^th of 864 public high schools	7.8%		3.9	828^th of 867 public high schools	4.5%	31		13.5	34.0					21.0	21.9	4.0	5.4	$14,770
Memorial High School	Public	7-12	280 6th St	Campbell	44405	Mahoning County	Campbell City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 799-1515	302	30	10.2		68 (22.5%)	91 (30.1%)	110 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.9%)	15.7	690^th of 864 public high schools	20.1%		12.6	720^th of 867 public high schools	17.0%	30	15.0	53.3	37.9	13.6	19.5	38.6	4.8	35.1	22.5	15.4	37.9	$16,992

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What is the racial makeup of Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown?

Students at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown are 74% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% White, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown?

In the 2023-24 school year, 316 students attended Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown.

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Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Ohio high schools.

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