Serving 73 students in grades 9-12, Life Skills Center Of Youngstown ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
47%
17%
White
27%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤10%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Life Skills Center Of Youngstown School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Life Skills Center Of Youngstown?
The graduation rate of Life Skills Center Of Youngstown is 10%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend Life Skills Center Of Youngstown?
73 students attend Life Skills Center Of Youngstown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Life Skills Center Of Youngstown students are Black, 27% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Skills Center Of Youngstown?
Life Skills Center Of Youngstown has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Life Skills Center Of Youngstown offer ?
Life Skills Center Of Youngstown offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Life Skills Center Of Youngstown part of?
Life Skills Center Of Youngstown is part of Life Skills Center Of Youngstown School District.
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