Loysville Youth Dev Center serves 40 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Loysville Youth Dev Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Loysville Youth Dev Center's student population of 40 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Loysville Youth Dev Center is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
75%
14%
White
12%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Loysville Youth Dev Center?
40 students attend Loysville Youth Dev Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Loysville Youth Dev Center students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loysville Youth Dev Center?
Loysville Youth Dev Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Loysville Youth Dev Center offer ?
Loysville Youth Dev Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Loysville Youth Dev Center part of?
Loysville Youth Dev Center is part of Loysville Youth Dev Center School District.
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