Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

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Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania C is a public charter elementary school serving 299 students in grades K-8 in Pittsburgh, PA. The school is part of the Pittsburgh School District, which is ranked 450 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania C faces significant academic challenges, with only 22.7% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. In PSSA English Language Arts, 47.5% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 53.8%. The school's diverse student population is 50.84% African American, and these students are performing well below the state average, ranking 260 out of 437 Pennsylvania elementary schools for this subgroup. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to its academic struggles, as the school ranks 1,043 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools for this metric.

When compared to nearby schools in the Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon, and Keystone Oaks school districts, Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania C significantly underperforms academically. For example, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in the Bethel Park district had 69.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to Young Scholars' 22.7%. However, the school's consistent 0% dropout rate is a positive finding, suggesting that it is effectively retaining its students despite the academic challenges.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 600 Newport Drive
       Pittsburgh, PA  15234


(412) 668-2064

District: Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1133rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,025 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.8 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.8%
White:
39.8%
Hispanic:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School ranks worse than 73.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School ranks worse than 57.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.33. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (50.8%), White (39.8%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School is 7.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School is $20,025.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School 1133rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School 511th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School 450th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 50.26 877th 1474 40.5%
2016 54.92 863rd 1554 44.5%
2017 51.78 902nd 1547 41.7%
2018 45.88 989th 1530 35.4%
2019 45.25 1006th 1544 34.8%
2021 22.86 1127th 1433 21.4%
2022 24.22 1176th 1534 23.3%
2023 29.22 1133rd 1534 26.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.60 1043rd 1414 26.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.13 260th 437 40.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.10 891st 1236 27.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 72.80 212th 835 74.6%
2016 54.08 441st 870 49.3%
2017 46.66 500th 877 43.0%
2018 34.62 579th 861 32.8%
2019 40.53 569th 891 36.1%
2021 37.57 515th 797 35.4%
2022 45.31 503rd 883 43.0%
2023 45.33 511th 893 42.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.00 442nd 874 49.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.76 76th 421 81.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.83 507th 681 25.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

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Enrollment information for Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 83 24 0 6 1 0 6 0 120
2013 112 43 6 8 0 0 9 0 178
2014 154 50 3 7 0 2 14 0 230
2015 189 63 2 7 0 1 4 0 266
2016 184 74 0 12 0 1 10 0 281
2017 171 99 0 7 0 1 17 0 295
2018 176 119 1 7 0 1 14 0 318
2019 180 127 4 5 1 1 15 0 333
2020 155 149 2 4 2 2 14 0 328
2021 162 159 5 11 3 0 10 0 350
2022 144 170 11 13 4 0 6 0 348
2023 119 152 7 13 4 0 4 0 299

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 Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 120 10.9 11.0 56.7
2013 178 14.4 12.3 65.2
2014 230 17.2 13.3 60.9
2015 266 22.0 12.0 64.7
2016 281 21.0 13.3 61.2
2017 295 26.3 11.1 n/a
2018 318 28.0 11.3 60.7
2019 333 31.0 10.7 99.1
2020 328 34.0 9.6 n/a
2021 350 34.0 10.2 99.1
2022 348 40.0 8.7 99.1
2023 299 38.0 7.8 100

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 Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 120 10.9 11.0 56.7
2013 178 14.4 12.3 65.2
2014 230 17.2 13.3 60.9
2015 266 22.0 12.0 64.7
2016 281 21.0 13.3 61.2
2017 295 26.3 11.1 n/a
2018 318 28.0 11.3 60.7
2019 333 31.0 10.7 99.1
2020 328 34.0 9.6 n/a
2021 350 34.0 10.2 99.1
2022 348 40.0 8.7 99.1
2023 299 38.0 7.8 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $619 (3.3%) $18,234 (96.7%) $18,853
2020 $589 (3.2%) $17,634 (96.8%) $18,224
2021 $1,450 (8.5%) $15,662 (91.5%) $17,112
2022 $3,910 (19.5%) $16,114 (80.5%) $20,025

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1006th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1133rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 8.7%
Ranks 569th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 511th of 893 Middle schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)5038.7
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)5048.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)39.512.9
 26.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)76.354.8
 21.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)57.929.1
 28.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)6017.9
 42.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)62.946.4
 16.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)18.220.8
 2.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)60.762.5
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)34.632.2
 2.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)5055.5
 5.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)27.89.6
 18.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)44.533.3
 11.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)44.447.6
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)4022.7
 17.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)66.146.1
 20%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School)55.347.5
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students333299
 10.2%
African American127152
 19.7%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic513
 160%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White180119
 33.9%
Two or More Races154
 73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%100%
 0.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School.

Students at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School are 51% African American, 40% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School ranks 1133rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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