Serving 126 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Youngstown Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youngstown Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Youngstown Preparatory Academy's student population of 126 students has grown by 260% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
126 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Youngstown Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Youngstown Preparatory Academy is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2990 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
78%
17%
White
5%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youngstown Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Youngstown Preparatory Academy is ranked #2990 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Youngstown Preparatory Academy?
126 students attend Youngstown Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Youngstown Preparatory Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Youngstown Preparatory Academy offer ?
Youngstown Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Youngstown Preparatory Academy part of?
Youngstown Preparatory Academy is part of Youngstown Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Youngstown Preparatory Academy located?
Youngstown Preparatory Academy is located in the East High neighborhood of Youngstown, OH.
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