Youthbuild Phila Charter School serves 256 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youthbuild 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
Youthbuild Phila Charter School's student population of 256 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
256 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Youthbuild Phila Charter School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%

Hispanic
2%
15%

Black
79%
14%

White
n/a
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%

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 Youthbuild Phila Charter School?
The graduation rate of Youthbuild Phila Charter School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Youthbuild Phila Charter School?
256 students attend Youthbuild Phila Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Youthbuild Phila Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youthbuild Phila Charter School?
Youthbuild Phila Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Youthbuild Phila Charter School offer ?
Youthbuild Phila Charter School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Youthbuild Phila Charter School part of?
Youthbuild Phila Charter School is part of Youth Build Phila Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Youthbuild Phila Charter School located?
Youthbuild 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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