Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette serves 12 students in grades 8-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette's student population of 12 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Youth Skills and Strengthening Families.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
50%
16%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette?
The graduation rate of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette?
12 students attend Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette students are Black, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette?
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette offer ?
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette part of?
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette is part of Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District.
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