Valley STEM+ME2 Academy

Valley STEM+ME2 Academy
7300 N Palmyra Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
200 Students
Secondary School 9th - 10th
School Overview
Valley STEM+ME2 Academy, located in Youngstown, Ohio, is a specialized public school that focuses on an integrated curriculum centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), with the added dimensions of Medicine (ME) and Entrepreneurship (ME). As part of the Mahoning County Educational Service Center, the academy is designed to prepare students for the demands of the modern workforce by bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world industrial applications. The school emphasizes project-based learning, critical thinking, and collaboration, often partnering with local businesses and organizations to provide students with hands-on experience in high-growth career fields.

The academy serves students in a structured, technology-rich environment that encourages innovation and creative problem-solving. By focusing on the "STEM+ME2" model, the school aims to develop students who are not only technically proficient but also entrepreneurial and prepared for the evolving healthcare and engineering sectors. Its location at the DeBartolo Commons serves as a hub for academic excellence in the region, fostering a culture of mentorship and professional development that equips graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in both higher education and the competitive global economy.
200
Total Students
16.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    169 (84.5%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (6.5%)
  • Black
    12 (6.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Valley STEM+ME2 Academy
Phone: (877)644-6338
Grade Range: 9th - 10th
Total Students: 200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
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
Grade 9 90
Grade 10 110
Gender Ratio