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Youth Development Institute

1830 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85006

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Tel: (602) 256-5350

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Youth Development Institute serves 85 students in grades 7-12, is a member of the Other school association(s).

The student:teacher of Youth Development Institute is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 85 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Year Founded

1996

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Campus Size

9 acres

Student Body

Total Students

85 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Youth Development Institute?

The application deadline for Youth Development Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Youth Development Institute is located in the Central City neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 1 other private schools located in Central City.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 85 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Phoenix, AZ is $14,130 for elementary schools and $17,939 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Phoenix, AZ is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).