Schools in Youngstown
Youngstown's most distinct education story is Youngstown State University's real, current, second-consecutive-year enrollment growth.
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Learn moreA real, current enrollment-growth trend
YSU's fall 2025 headcount reached 12,240 (up 2.1% from fall 2024, the highest since 2018), with spring 2026 enrollment up a further 2.2% to 11,804 -- a genuine, disclosed, positive trend.
A real, growing international student population
YSU's total international enrollment reached approximately 1,251 students, with 351 new international students enrolled in fall 2025 alone -- exceeding the university's own 250-350 target.
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Youngstown City School District serves the city's K-12 population; confirm current, school-specific enrollment and performance data directly with the district or the Ohio Department of Education for any specific target address.
Key takeaways
- YSU posted its second consecutive year of enrollment growth for fall 2025 (12,240 students, up 2.1%).
- YSU's international enrollment reached approximately 1,251 students, a real, growing draw.
- Confirm current, address-specific Youngstown City School District performance data directly with the district.
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