yrec graduation 2026

We are beyond proud to celebrate the Youngstown Rayen Early College High School Class of 2026 this morning at our first graduation ceremony of the year. These scholars have spent their high school careers balancing high school and college courses, and the results are bright!

  • 100% of the graduating class earned college credit.

  • Scholarships totaled over $5 million.

  • 72 percent of these scholars earned their Associate Degree during the Spring and Summer graduation periods.

A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Youngstown Mayor Derrick McDowell for his inspiring message about pride, being future forward, and determination. Congratulations, YREC 2026 graduates!