Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS

McKeesport, Pennsylvania — 1 schools

305
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$18,844
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS operates 1 public schools serving 305 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 316 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Allegheny County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,844 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 78.1% local, 1.0% state, and 21.0% 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 — 51/100, ranked #318 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 316:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 32.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.0% African American, 10.1% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Cs accounts for 100.0% of all Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS student-counselor ratio is 316:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS is typically wider than the Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS chronic absenteeism rate is 32.3% — 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?

21.0%
Federal
1.0%
State
78.1%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
318 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,001
Studio/mo
$1,077
1 BR/mo
$1,299
2 BR/mo
$1,661
3 BR/mo
$1,789
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS.

White 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 82.0%
Multiracial 3.5%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

316:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS

School Enrollment
Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Cs
Charter
316

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS?

Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 305 students.

How much does Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS spend per student?

Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS spends $18,844 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #318 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average rent near Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS?

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

What is the demographic composition of Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS?

Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS students are 82.0% African American, 10.1% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS?

Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #318 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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