Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

Youngstown, Ohio — 1 schools

243
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,076
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown operates 1 public schools serving 243 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 374 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mahoning County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,076 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 2.7% local, 65.8% state, and 31.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #616 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 374:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 54.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.1% African American, 10.2% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown accounts for 100.0% of all Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown student-counselor ratio is 374:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown chronic absenteeism rate is 54.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

31.5%
Federal
65.8%
State
2.7%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
616 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Mahoning County county, where this district is located.

$735
Studio/mo
$771
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,270
3 BR/mo
$1,345
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown.

White 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 70.1%
Multiracial 13.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

374:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
54.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

School Enrollment
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
Charter
374

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown?

Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 243 students.

How much does Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown spend per student?

Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown spends $15,076 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #616 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Mahoning County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown?

Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown students are 70.1% African American, 10.2% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown?

Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #616 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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