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Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤10%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Attendance Zone: York Alternative High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Chicago, IL, covering approximately 233.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.6 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Motto
Where the Success of Every Student Matters
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Hispanic
(19-20)21%
26%
Black
(19-20)77%
17%
White
(19-20)1%
48%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤10%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
98%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School?
The graduation rate of Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School is 10%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School?
167 students attend Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School offer ?
Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School part of?
Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School located?
Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School is located in the Marshall Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Marshall Square.
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