Youngstown Community School

Youngstown Community School is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in Youngstown, Ohio. The school's performance data paints a concerning picture, with significantly low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a ranking in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools.

Academically, Youngstown Community School struggles across the board, with proficiency rates 30-50 percentage points below the state averages in subjects like 5th grade science (14.3% vs. 64% state) and 8th grade science (27.3% vs. 62.1% state). The school's math and ELA proficiency rates also fall well short of Ohio benchmarks. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with nearly half (48.6%) of students missing an excessive number of school days.

Factors like low per-student spending ($8,688) and a student population that is 94.6% African American and Hispanic may be contributing to the school's challenges. Targeted interventions and additional resources will likely be needed to address the equity gaps and put Youngstown Community School on a path to success.