Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School's student population of 135 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School is 0.37, 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
#2413 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
77%
27%
Black
20%
17%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
92%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School's ranking?
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School is ranked #2413 out of 3,426 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School?
135 students attend Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School?
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School offer ?
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School part of?
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School located?
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.
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