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Public School Review - Established 2003

Youngstown City School District

20 W Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503-1028
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (330) 744-6900
www.ycsd.org

Top Rankings

Youngstown City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,048 students in Youngstown City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Youngstown City School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
15 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
4,048 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
307 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
Pre-K23446
Kind215114
1215117
2221119
3242124
4182117
5240121
6296122
7277122
8327123
9394132
10453130
11402136
12350130
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District Rank

Youngstown City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (OH)
#788 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearYoungstown City School District
2023#788
2022#845
2021#848
2019#808
2018#798
2017#760
2016#739
2015#789
2014#766
2013#768
2012#760
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20%
54%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
202320%54%
202211%52%
20218%50%
201923%63%
201824%62%
201730%63%
201630%61%
201539%68%
201451%77%
201351%76%
201250%78%
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22%
60%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
202222%60%
202117%57%
201927%64%
201824%63%
201727%62%
201625%55%
201549%74%
201463%83%
201358%83%
201258%83%
201158%82%
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20%
63%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
202220%63%
202116%60%
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82%
86%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
202382%86%
202284%86%
202180%84%
202085%84%
201986%82%
201885%82%
201774%82%
201673%82%
201574%81%
201465%81%
201369%81%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.54

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
20240.570.53
20230.570.52
20220.560.52
20210.550.51
20200.540.49
20190.540.49
20180.500.47
20170.500.47
20160.500.47
20150.500.46
20140.530.44
20130.530.44
20120.520.43
20110.520.43
20100.450.41
20090.450.40
20080.460.40
20070.470.40
20060.470.37
20050.480.38
20040.480.37
20030.480.37
20020.480.32
20010.480.32
20000.480.31
19990.490.31
19980.490.31
19970.490.30
19960.500.29
19950.510.29
19940.510.29
19930.530.29
19920.530.28
19910.530.29
19900.520.28
19890.520.28
19880.520.28
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
28%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
202419%8%
202320%7%
202218%7%
202118%6%
202016%6%
201916%6%
201814%5%
201714%5%
201614%5%
201514%5%
201414%5%
201313%4%
201211%4%
201110%3%
201011%4%
200910%4%
20089%4%
20079%3%
20068%3%
20059%3%
20048%3%
20037%3%
20026%2%
20016%2%
20006%2%
19997%2%
19986%2%
19976%1%
19966%1%
19956%1%
19945%1%
19936%1%
19925%1%
19915%1%
19905%1%
19895%1%
19884%1%
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% Black
49%
17%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
202462%17%
202362%17%
202263%17%
202163%17%
202065%17%
201965%17%
201868%16%
201768%16%
201668%16%
201554%16%
201465%16%
201366%16%
201266%16%
201167%16%
201071%17%
200971%17%
200870%17%
200769%17%
200669%17%
200567%18%
200467%17%
200368%17%
200267%16%
200167%16%
200067%16%
199965%15%
199866%15%
199765%16%
199664%15%
199563%15%
199462%15%
199358%15%
199259%14%
199160%14%
199059%14%
198959%14%
198859%14%
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% White
13%
65%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
202412%66%
202312%67%
202213%67%
202112%68%
202013%69%
201913%69%
201813%71%
201713%71%
201613%71%
201514%72%
201415%73%
201316%73%
201217%74%
201118%74%
201018%76%
200919%76%
200821%77%
200722%77%
200623%78%
200524%77%
200425%78%
200325%78%
200227%81%
200127%81%
200027%81%
199928%82%
199828%82%
199729%82%
199630%83%
199531%83%
199433%83%
199336%83%
199236%84%
199135%83%
199036%84%
198936%84%
198837%84%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
20247%6%
20236%6%
20226%6%
20217%6%
20206%5%
20196%5%
20185%5%
20175%5%
20165%5%
20156%5%
20146%4%
20135%4%
20126%4%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,445 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,881 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$28,879 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
2023$139 MM$15 MM
2022$131 MM$14 MM
2021$139 MM$15 MM
2020$131 MM$14 MM
2019$125 MM$14 MM
2018$123 MM$13 MM
2017$123 MM$13 MM
2016$125 MM$12 MM
2015$136 MM$12 MM
2014$132 MM$11 MM
2012$133 MM$12 MM
2011$136 MM$12 MM
2010$136 MM$12 MM
2009$140 MM$12 MM
2008$212 MM$12 MM
2007$213 MM$12 MM
2006$213 MM$11 MM
2005$147 MM$11 MM
2004$139 MM$12 MM
2003$134 MM$13 MM
2002$133 MM$14 MM
2001$119 MM$14 MM
2000$113 MM$12 MM
1999$109 MM$12 MM
1998$100 MM$11 MM
1997$95 MM$11 MM
1996$102 MM$10 MM
1995$95 MM$9 MM
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Spending
$145 MM
$28,792 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
2023$145 MM$14 MM
2022$136 MM$13 MM
2021$145 MM$14 MM
2020$136 MM$13 MM
2019$139 MM$13 MM
2018$141 MM$12 MM
2017$134 MM$12 MM
2016$124 MM$11 MM
2015$136 MM$12 MM
2014$120 MM$10 MM
2012$128 MM$11 MM
2011$127 MM$12 MM
2010$136 MM$12 MM
2009$148 MM$11 MM
2008$158 MM$11 MM
2007$199 MM$11 MM
2006$199 MM$11 MM
2005$161 MM$11 MM
2004$141 MM$12 MM
2003$124 MM$13 MM
2002$111 MM$13 MM
2001$101 MM$14 MM
2000$96 MM$12 MM
1999$96 MM$11 MM
1998$99 MM$11 MM
1997$94 MM$11 MM
1996$98 MM$10 MM
1995$96 MM$9 MM
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Revenue / Student
$34,445
$17,379

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
2023$30,057$16,507
2022$24,912$15,024
2021$28,578$15,864
2020$24,912$15,024
2019$23,812$14,759
2018$23,713$14,436
2017$24,175$15,373
2016$23,722$14,419
2015$25,744$11,970
2014$24,326$12,894
2012$22,684$12,166
2011$21,041$12,268
2010$19,744$11,970
2009$19,363$10,997
2008$26,999$10,962
2007$26,158$9,987
2006$24,135$9,642
2005$15,899$9,138
2004$14,286$8,445
2003$13,357$8,538
2002$13,124$8,495
2001$10,798$7,849
2000$9,778$7,124
1999$8,673$6,606
1998$7,957$6,077
1997$7,381$5,826
1995$7,255$5,035
1992$6,175$4,567
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Spending / Student
$35,881
$17,327

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearYoungstown City School DistrictOhio
2023$31,310$15,475
2022$25,878$14,061
2021$29,770$14,872
2020$25,878$14,061
2019$26,476$13,780
2018$27,164$13,237
2017$26,336$14,225
2016$23,701$12,986
2015$25,746$11,436
2014$22,251$11,605
2012$21,946$11,799
2011$19,643$11,769
2010$19,745$11,436
2009$20,487$10,473
2008$20,166$9,943
2007$24,516$9,346
2006$22,620$9,161
2005$17,394$8,760
2004$14,466$8,632
2003$12,377$8,918
2002$10,959$8,384
2001$9,197$8,067
2000$8,279$6,766
1999$7,620$6,262
1998$7,876$5,892
1997$7,331$5,689
1995$7,320$5,077
1992$6,462$4,541
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Best Youngstown City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 W Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-7923
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Rayen Early College Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Williamson Ave
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 744-7602
Gr: 5-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Volney Rogers School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-8845
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #44.
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Sequoya Dr
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 744-8963
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
M L King Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2724 Mariner Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-7823
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Youngstown Preschool
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2851 Kirk Rd
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7725
Gr: PK | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 Cordova Ave
Youngstown, OH 44504
(330) 744-7517
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Youngstown Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
730 E Avondale Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7973
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Chaney High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
731 S Hazelwood Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-8822
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
East High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
474 Bennington Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Chaney Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7999
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Gr: 4-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
East Middle At Prberry
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
940 Bryn Mawr Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-7155
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Choffin Career Center
Vocational School
200 E Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Gr: 11-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Youngstown City School District?
Youngstown City School District manages 15 public schools serving 4,048 students.
What is the rank of Youngstown City School District?
Youngstown City School District is ranked #806 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Youngstown City School District?
49% of Youngstown City School District students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Youngstown City School District?
Youngstown City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Youngstown City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,881 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,048 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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