Young Scholars Academy

Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385)

1501 E VALENCIA RD
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86426

Charter School 411 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Young Scholars Academy, located in Bullhead City, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education for students. Serving a diverse student body, the academy places a heavy emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and creating a supportive, small-school environment. By fostering a culture of high expectations, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of high school and university but also for responsible citizenship in their local community.

The school’s philosophy centers on a structured curriculum that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention, Young Scholars Academy strives to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and the individualized needs of each student. Their approach is designed to cultivate critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity, ensuring that students are well-equipped with the foundational tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

411

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Young Scholars Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	118
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	7

White
278 (67.6 %)
Hispanic
118 (28.7 %)
Two or More
7 (1.7 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385)
Phone:	(928)704-1100
Website:	http://ysacs.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 25