Youth Build Phila CS

1231 N Broad St 5th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122

www.youthbuildphilly.org

Charter School 219 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a unique alternative educational institution designed specifically for young adults aged 18 to 21 who have previously dropped out of the traditional high school system. Located on North Broad Street, the school operates on a dual-track model that combines academic instruction with vocational training. By integrating a high school diploma program with hands-on career development, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to education and prepare them for long-term economic self-sufficiency.

Beyond traditional classroom learning, YouthBuild Philadelphia emphasizes personal growth, leadership development, and civic engagement. Students spend a significant portion of their time participating in community service projects and acquiring industry-recognized certifications in fields such as construction, healthcare, and business technology. Through this holistic approach, the school fosters a supportive environment that equips its students with the professional skills, confidence, and academic credentials necessary to successfully transition into post-secondary education or the competitive workforce.

219

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Youth Build Phila CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	14
Black	196
Asian	2
Two or More	5

Black
196 (89.5 %)
Hispanic
14 (6.4 %)
Two or More
5 (2.3 %)
White
2 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)

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:	Youth Build Phila CS
Phone:	(215)627-8671
Website:	http://www.youthbuildphilly.org
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
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 12 219

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Youth Build Phila CS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 12	219

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Youth Build Phila CS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	108	49.3%
Male	111	50.7%

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