Serving 77 students in grades 7-12, Youth Services Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 28%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
92%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
48%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC 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 27% DC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth Services Center?
The graduation rate of Youth Services Center is 50%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Youth Services Center?
77 students attend Youth Services Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Youth Services Center students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth Services Center?
Youth Services Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Youth Services Center offer ?
Youth Services Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Youth Services Center part of?
Youth Services Center is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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