Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown vs Mahoning Valley Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
Youngstown · Charter high · Grades 9–12
374 students
Mahoning Valley Community School
Youngstown · Charter high · Grades 7–12
107 students
| Measure | Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown Youngstown, Ohio | Mahoning Valley Community School Youngstown, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 1 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #795 of 802 | #743 of 802 |
| National rank | #16887 of 16,910 | #16083 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 374 | 107 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 46.8 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 10% |
| city | Youngstown | Youngstown |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mahoning Valley Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.8 vs 1.4).
- •Mahoning Valley Community School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 5%).
- •Mahoning Valley Community School does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 5%).
- •Mahoning Valley Community School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 46.8).
- •Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown is the larger school with 374 students compared with 107.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown better than Mahoning Valley Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Mahoning Valley Community School ranks higher (14.8 vs 1.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown and Mahoning Valley Community School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Youngstown and Youngstown in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown: 374. Mahoning Valley Community School: 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown and Mahoning Valley Community School rank in Ohio?
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown is 795th of 802 and Mahoning Valley Community School is 743rd of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).