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:
843rd of 864 Ohio High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  40.5 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

African American:
72.0%
Hispanic:
11.5%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.1% Help


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Compare Details Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown ranks worse than 97.6% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.22. (See more...)
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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.
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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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown:

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

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Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown 814th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.10 788th 800 1.5%
2019 2.19 801st 836 4.2%
2021 3.89 788th 819 3.8%
2022 2.50 825th 836 1.3%
2023 2.46 856th 867 1.3%
2024 3.22 843rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.62 755th 758 0.4%
2019 1.23 767th 779 1.5%
2022 1.03 768th 773 0.6%
2023 1.16 802nd 805 0.4%
2024 2.11 806th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.15 751st 751 0.0%
2019 1.01 764th 781 2.2%
2022 0.13 794th 794 0.0%
2023 0.20 813th 813 0.0%
2024 1.10 790th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.23 789th 792 0.4%
2021 2.25 766th 778 1.5%
2022 1.86 786th 808 2.7%
2023 1.36 810th 819 1.1%
2024 2.68 785th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.58 300th 303 1.0%
2023 5.90 317th 323 1.9%
2024 6.94 309th 318 2.8%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

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Enrollment information for Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 4 73 0 8 0 0 4 0 89
2015 1 127 0 4 0 0 2 0 134
2016 5 151 0 3 0 0 2 0 161
2017 5 142 0 9 0 0 7 0 163
2018 6 132 0 8 0 0 8 0 154
2019 10 163 0 19 0 0 15 0 207
2020 12 141 0 26 0 0 21 0 200
2021 15 166 1 21 0 0 15 0 218
2022 18 175 0 24 0 0 19 0 236
2023 19 175 0 28 0 0 21 0 243

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2022 $10,650
2023 $11,019

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 801st of 836 High schoolsRanks 856th 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)15.211.1
 4.1%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown)7.119.5
 12.4%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown)010
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown)13.84.3
 9.5%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown)00
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown)5.31.9
 3.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students207243
 17.4%
African American163175
 7.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1928
 47.4%
Pacific Islander00
White1019
 90%
Two or More Races1521
 40%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown.

Students at Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown are 72% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% White.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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