Young Scholars CS

Located at 900 N Marshall St in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Young Scholars CS is an open, single-school independent charter district serving students in a large city setting within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan region. Designed to provide middle-grades education spanning 5th through 8th grade, the district serves as an independent local education agency for federal programs. Families and educational researchers interested in learning more about the school’s academic vision can visit their website at phillyscholars.org or contact the administrative offices directly at (215) 232-9727.

According to 2024–2025 federal educational figures, Young Scholars CS maintains a total enrollment of 265 students across grades 6 through 8, comprising 90 sixth graders, 88 seventh graders, and 87 eighth graders. The student body is composed of 141 female and 124 male learners, with a demographic breakdown featuring 194 multiracial students, 47 Black students, and 24 Hispanic students. To support this student population, the district employs a total full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of 78 personnel, including 40 classroom teachers and 38 dedicated support staff members, fostering a well-resourced learning environment tailored to adolescent development.