North Cook Young Adult Academy

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : <50% (Top 1% in IL)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
26 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(16-17)
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
12%
5%
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Hispanic
(19-20)
50%
26%
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Black
(19-20)
8%
17%
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White
(19-20)
15%
48%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
15%
4%
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n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Cook Young Adult Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
15%
27%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • North Cook Young Adult Academy (NCYAA) is a Regional Safe Schools Program that serves students from Grades 6-12 who have had multiple suspensions or are pending expulsion from their home schools. NCYAA is dedicated to providing a positive, safe and inclusive learning experience for all students.

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are North Cook Young Adult Academy often compared to?
North Cook Young Adult Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Iyc Chicago, West 40 Alop Achievers by visitors of our site.
How many students attend North Cook Young Adult Academy?
26 students attend North Cook Young Adult Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of North Cook Young Adult Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What grades does North Cook Young Adult Academy offer ?
North Cook Young Adult Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is North Cook Young Adult Academy part of?
North Cook Young Adult Academy is part of Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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