Enrollment
296
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Youngstown, OH
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Youngstown Rayen Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390451604934
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 296
- students enrolled
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Youngstown Rayen Early College High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Youngstown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451604934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Youngstown Rayen Early College High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School is a mid-sized high school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling 296 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 296 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Youngstown City spends $27,187 per pupil, 86% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 43.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Youngstown's high schools, it stands alongside Fitch High School (1,235 students): Youngstown Rayen Early College High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 16:1).
Youngstown City also operates East High School (612 students) and Chaney High (536 students) alongside Youngstown Rayen Early College High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Youngstown Rayen Early College High School compares
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,187
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
White 11.8%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Youngstown Rayen Early College High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Youngstown City, which includes Youngstown Rayen Early College High School.
$27,187
Per student
+86%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+64%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 38.7%
Federal 43.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Youngstown Rayen Early College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaney High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rayen Early College Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Volney Rogers School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Youngstown Rayen Early College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Youngstown
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Fitch High School
Standard public school
1,235 students 16:1 students per teacher
Boardman High School
Standard public school
1,005 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East High School
Standard public school
612 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Chaney High
Standard public school
536 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Liberty High School
Standard public school
492 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
Standard public school
374 students 62.3:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
How many students attend Youngstown Rayen Early College High School?
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School has 296 students enrolled. It is a high school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youngstown Rayen Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Youngstown Rayen Early College High School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Youngstown Rayen Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Youngstown Rayen Early College High School is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youngstown Rayen Early College High School?
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Youngstown Rayen Early College High School rank among high schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Youngstown Rayen Early College High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Youngstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Youngstown on the city page.
Is Youngstown Rayen Early College High School a good school?
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Youngstown City?
Besides Youngstown Rayen Early College High School, Youngstown City also operates East High School (612 students), Chaney High (536 students), and Rayen Early College Middle School (370 students). See the Youngstown City district page for the complete list.
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