Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles serves 32 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles's student population of 32 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles is 0.64, 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
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
28%
Black
53%
16%
White
19%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
50%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles?
The graduation rate of Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles is 21-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles?
32 students attend Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles?
Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles offer ?
Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles part of?
Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles is part of Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District.
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