Mahoning County High School

www.mahoningvalleycommunityschool.org

Charter School 122 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Mahoning County High School (MCHS), located in Youngstown, Ohio, is a specialized public community school designed to support students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. Operated in partnership with the Mahoning County Educational Service Center, the school focuses on providing an alternative pathway to graduation for students who may be credit-deficient, at risk of dropping out, or in need of a more personalized, flexible learning environment.

The school emphasizes a "student-first" approach, utilizing smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere to help students earn their high school diplomas. In addition to core academic requirements, MCHS prioritizes social-emotional growth and career readiness, helping students overcome personal barriers while preparing them for life after graduation. By fostering a close-knit community, the school aims to re-engage students in their education and provide them with the tools necessary to succeed in both their personal and professional futures.

122

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mahoning County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	13
Black	86
Two or More	6

Black
86 (70.5 %)
White
17 (13.9 %)
Hispanic
13 (10.7 %)
Two or More
6 (4.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mahoning County High School
Phone:	(330)702-7890
Website:	http://www.mahoningvalleycommunityschool.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 24

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 49