Young Scholars of Central PA CS

Located at 1530 Westerly Parkway in State College, Pennsylvania, Young Scholars of Central Pennsylvania Charter School operates as an active, single-school independent charter district nestled within a small suburban setting. Designed to deliver a focused academic continuum, the district serves learners from kindergarten through eighth grade while maintaining its status as an independent local education agency for federal programs. Operating out of a single campus in the greater State College area, the school provides families with a personalized public school alternative that bridges early elementary learning through early adolescence.

The district currently educates a student body of 321 children—comprising 184 male and 137 female students—representing a vibrant multicultural mix of 192 White, 46 Black, 45 multiracial, 21 Asian, 16 Hispanic, and 1 Pacific Islander student. To support this learning community, the district maintains a robust workforce consisting of over 156 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive educator and support network includes approximately 82 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 22 instructional aides, and 52 support personnel, establishing a well-resourced environment dedicated to individual student achievement and holistic youth development.