Serving 153 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy's student population of 153 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2051 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
97%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
80%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy's ranking?
Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy is ranked #2051 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy?
153 students attend Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy?
Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy offer ?
Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy part of?
Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy located?
Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy is located in the Eden Green neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in Eden Green.
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