Youtz Leadership School in Canton, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Youtz Leadership School is an urban public school in Canton, Ohio that is part of Canton City School District. It serves 271 students in grades 4 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.9:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 4 - 6

271 Students

21 Teachers

1901 Midway Ave NE

Canton, OH 44705 View local requests

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Youtz Leadership School Demographics

89%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

50%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Youtz Leadership School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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