Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS

(412)668-2064

www.yswpcs.org

Charter School 297 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School (YSWPCS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Baldwin Township, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades K–8. The school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, which maintains a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating technology into the classroom and utilizing data-driven instruction, the school aims to prepare students for success in a competitive global environment while fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.

Beyond its academic focus, YSWPCS emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a supportive community environment. The school prioritizes small class sizes and personalized learning paths to ensure that students receive individual attention tailored to their specific needs. By promoting a culture of character, high expectations, and parental involvement, the school strives to create a structured and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential as both learners and responsible citizens.

297

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	14
Black	127
Asian	7
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
130 (43.8%)
Black
127 (42.8%)
Two or More
18 (6.1%)
Hispanic
14 (4.7%)
Asian
7 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS
Phone:	(412)668-2064
Website:	http://www.yswpcs.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 19