YouthBuild Phila CS

2309 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19132

www.youthbuildphilly.org

Charter School 271 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a unique alternative educational institution designed specifically for young adults aged 18 to 21 who have previously dropped out of the traditional high school system. Located on North Broad Street, the school operates on a dual-track model that combines academic instruction with vocational training. By integrating a high school diploma program with hands-on career development, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to education and prepare them for long-term economic self-sufficiency.

Beyond traditional classroom learning, YouthBuild Philadelphia emphasizes personal growth, leadership development, and civic engagement. Students spend a significant portion of their time participating in community service projects and acquiring industry-recognized certifications in fields such as construction, healthcare, and business technology. Through this holistic approach, the school fosters a supportive environment that equips its students with the professional skills, confidence, and academic credentials necessary to successfully transition into post-secondary education or the competitive workforce.

271

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YouthBuild Phila CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	16
Black	236
Two or More	13

Black
236 (87.1%)
Hispanic
16 (5.9%)
Two or More
13 (4.8%)
White
6 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Youth Build Phila CS
Phone:	(215)627-8671
Website:	http://www.youthbuildphilly.org
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
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

Grade 12 271

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for YouthBuild Phila CS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 12	271

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for YouthBuild Phila CS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	54.2%
Male	124	45.8%

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2221 North Broad Street
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