Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-79%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School's student population of 59 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School is 0.18, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
90%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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-austin Career Educational Cntr High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School?
59 students attend Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School?
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School offer ?
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School part of?
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School located?
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 21 other public schools located in Austin.
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