RAYEN EARLY COLLEGE

Rayen Early College is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Youngstown City school district, located in Youngstown, OH with about 391 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Rayen Early College has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rayen Early College, located at 731 S. Hazelwood Ave in Youngstown, Ohio, is a specialized educational institution within the Youngstown City School District. It is designed to bridge the gap between secondary and post-secondary education by allowing students to earn both their high school diploma and college credits simultaneously. By integrating rigorous academic coursework with an accelerated pace, the school prepares students for the demands of higher education, often enabling them to graduate with an associate degree or a significant number of transferable college credits before they finish high school.

The school is structured to foster a college-going culture, focusing on academic discipline, critical thinking, and career readiness. Because it functions as an early college program, it provides a unique environment where students are challenged to manage a dual workload, often supported by partnerships with local colleges and universities. Rayen Early College is aimed at students who are motivated to get a head start on their professional futures, offering a pathway that reduces the time and cost associated with obtaining a traditional four-year degree.

For more information, contact Rayen Early College at (330) 744-7602 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.