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Youngstown City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,639 students in Youngstown City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Youngstown City School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
17 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
4,639 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
329 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Youngstown City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#845 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
63%
Graduation Rate
84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.52
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,155 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
7%
# Black Students
2,405 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
52%
17%
# White Students
615 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
13%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
451 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
221
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
328
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
368
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
300
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
321
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
284
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
279
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
310
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
332
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
372
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
417
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
401
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
377
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,057 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,310 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,057
$17,216
Spending / Student
$31,310
$17,164
Best Youngstown City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 W Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-7923
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-7923
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Rayen Early College Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 Williamson Ave
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 744-7602
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 744-7602
Grades: 5-8
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Volney Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-8845
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-8845
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Sequoya Dr
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 744-8963
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 744-8963
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Kirkmere School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2851 Kirk Rd
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7725
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7725
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
M L King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2724 Mariner Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-7823
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-7823
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Youngstown Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Rank: #88.
Harding Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Cordova Ave
Youngstown, OH 44504
(330) 744-7517
Youngstown, OH 44504
(330) 744-7517
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #99.
Chaney High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
731 S Hazelwood Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-8822
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-8822
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: #1010.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
474 Bennington Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-6900
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
Rank: #1111.
Chaney Middle At Mcguffey
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-7999
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-7999
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: #1212.
Taft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Avondale Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7973
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7973
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Grades: 3-12
| 94 students
Rank: #1414.
East Middle At Prberry
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
940 Bryn Mawr Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-7155
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-7155
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
Choffin Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 E Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Grades: 11-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Choffin Preschool
Magnet School
200 E Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Youngstown Chaney Preschool
Magnet School
310 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-7382
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-7382
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Youngstown City School District?
Youngstown City School District manages 17 public schools serving 4,639 students.
What is the rank of Youngstown City School District?
Youngstown City School District is ranked #848 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Youngstown City School District?
52% of Youngstown City School District students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Youngstown City School District?
Youngstown City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Youngstown City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,310 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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