Youth Build Phila Charter School serves 219 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Build Phila Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Youth Build Phila Charter School's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Youth Build Phila Charter School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
90%
14%
White
1%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Youth Build Phila Charter School?
The graduation rate of Youth Build Phila Charter School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Youth Build Phila Charter School?
219 students attend Youth Build Phila Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Youth Build Phila Charter School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth Build Phila Charter School?
Youth Build Phila Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Youth Build Phila Charter School offer ?
Youth Build Phila Charter School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Youth Build Phila Charter School part of?
Youth Build Phila Charter School is part of Youth Build Phila Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Youth Build Phila Charter School located?
Youth Build Phila Charter School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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