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Iyc Chicago vs. North Cook Young Adult Academy

Should you attend Iyc Chicago or North Cook Young Adult Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Iyc Chicago
136 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
North Cook Young Adult Academy
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Top Rankings

Iyc Chicago ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
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Overview
Serving 17 students in grades 6-12, Iyc Chicago ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
17 students
26 students
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Iyc Chicago over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Cook Young Adult Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2019-20 school year.
% Male | % Female
100% | 0%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Iyc Chicago.
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
5 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Iyc Chicago over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Cook Young Adult Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Iyc Chicago with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Cook Young Adult Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.

Test Scores

#404 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
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<50%
(Top 20% in IL)
<50%
(16-17 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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≥50%
(Top 1% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Iyc Chicago with the average graduation rate observed in the Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Iyc Chicago by grade.
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Grade 9 Students
9
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Grade 10 Students
1
-
Grade 11 Students
3
-
Grade 12 Students
4
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
(19-20 School Year Data)
% Asian
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12%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Iyc Chicago, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Cook Young Adult Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
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50%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Iyc Chicago, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Cook Young Adult Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Black
94%
8%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Iyc Chicago, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Cook Young Adult Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
6%
15%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Iyc Chicago, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Cook Young Adult Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hawaiian
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n/a
(19-20 School Year Data)
% Two or more races
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15%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Iyc Chicago, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Cook Young Adult Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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This chart showcases the diversity score of Iyc Chicago, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Cook Young Adult Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Iyc Chicago, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Cook Young Adult Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
(11-12 School Year Data)
15%
(11-12 School Year Data)
 
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