Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School (Closed 2014)

Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School serves 149 students in grades 7-12. 
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
149 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
27%
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Black
81%
17%
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White
2%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart display the diversity score of Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
44%
27%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School?
149 students attend Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School offer ?
Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School part of?
Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School is part of Idjj School District 428.

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