Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown

Located at 3405 Market Street in Youngstown, Ohio, the Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown operates as an active, independent charter school district dedicated to serving high school students in grades 9 through 12. Situated within a small city setting in the Youngstown-Warren metropolitan area, this single-school district offers an accessible secondary education option tailored to the needs of local urban youth. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the academy enrolled a total of 374 students—196 female and 178 male—with a particularly strong concentration of enrollment in the upper high school grades. The student body is culturally vibrant and diverse, primarily representing Black (262), multiracial (50), White (38), and Hispanic (24) learners seeking a focused pathway toward high school graduation.

To foster a supportive learning environment, the district employs a comprehensive team totaling 64 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 16 classroom teachers and 4 instructional aides working directly in student instruction, complemented by an extensive network of 44 support staff professionals who address non-instructional, administrative, and wrap-around student needs. This distinct operational structure—combining targeted academic instruction with substantial student support services—makes the academy an intriguing subject for educational researchers studying charter school frameworks, as well as a vital resource for local families and students searching for tailored high school programs. Families and researchers interested in learning more about the district's offerings can visit their official website at www.ausohio.com or contact their Youngstown administrative office at (330) 744-9070.