Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS

www.ysga.org

Charter School 316 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Young Scholars of McKeesport Charter School (YSMCS) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades K–8. The school operates with a focus on academic excellence, aiming to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. By maintaining a smaller school environment, YSMCS emphasizes individualized attention and a supportive culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with enrichment opportunities that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. YSMCS places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement, striving to partner with families to create a safe and nurturing learning atmosphere. As a public charter school, it is open to all students within the region, providing an alternative educational option focused on meeting the diverse needs of the McKeesport community.

316

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	11
Black	259
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Black
259 (82.0%)
White
32 (10.1%)
Hispanic
11 (3.5%)
Two or More
11 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Asian
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 Greater Allegheny CS
Phone:	(412)673-7300
Website:	http://www.ysga.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
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 42

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 20