Whitney M Young School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 64%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
6%
Black
(19-20)96%
17%
White
(19-20)n/a
69%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
5%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)40-59%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitney M Young School?
The graduation rate of Whitney M Young School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Whitney M Young School?
148 students attend Whitney M Young School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Whitney M Young School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Whitney M Young School offer ?
Whitney M Young School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitney M Young School part of?
Whitney M Young School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitney M Young School located?
Whitney M Young School is located in the Lee Miles neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Lee Miles.
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