Stambaugh Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Youngstown serving students in grades K-8. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each student and integrate Moral Focus™ lessons into every school day. As a result, our students are well-prepared from kindergarten through eighth grade. A Stanford University study found National Heritage Academies partner-school students gained the equivalent of 3.5 months of additional learning each year compared to peers.
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We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
New families can expect to find out if their child has been accepted by Monday, March 2.
Thank you for choosing a school that values academic growth, strong character, and partnership with parents.
Interested in applying for the 2026-27 school year? Apply here today!
Stambaugh has outperformed the local district for the past 13 years.
We are among the top five schools in the area based on academic performance.
Stambaugh Charter Academy is part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network. NHA Operates 103 tuition-free public charter schools across nine states.
"My favorite part of serving as principal is seeing the growth in both students and teachers. I love providing teachers with resources and working alongside them in the classroom. I love to see the strategies I suggested to teachers implemented into their classrooms. I strive to ensure I have a positive impact on the growth and development of teachers and students!"
- Stephanie Jones, Principal at Stambaugh
Stambaugh Parent
I like the culture at Stambaugh Charter Academy. I love the smaller class sizes as this gives students a chance for more personalized instruction.
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