Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

www.ausohio.com

Charter School 243 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy for Urban Scholars (AUS) Youngstown is a tuition-free public community school dedicated to providing a personalized educational experience for students in grades 9–12. Located in the heart of Youngstown, Ohio, the academy focuses on serving students who may require a non-traditional environment to succeed. The school emphasizes a supportive, small-classroom culture designed to help students overcome academic hurdles, regain credit, and ultimately earn their high school diplomas while preparing for post-graduation life.

A core component of the academy’s mission is the integration of academic rigor with workforce and life-skills development. By offering a flexible structure and individualized learning plans, the school aims to re-engage students who have struggled in conventional settings. Beyond standard curriculum, AUS Youngstown prioritizes character development and community connection, striving to empower its students to become productive, self-sufficient citizens equipped with the tools necessary for higher education, vocational training, or career advancement.

243

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

40.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	28
Black	175
Two or More	21

Black
175 (72.0 %)
Hispanic
28 (11.5 %)
Two or More
21 (8.6 %)
White
19 (7.8 %)

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:	Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
Phone:	(330)744-9070
Website:	http://www.ausohio.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	40.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 37

Grade 10 33

Grade 11 170

Grade 12 3