Serving 124 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-cca Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yccs-cca Academy High School's student population of 124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Yccs-cca Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yccs-cca Academy High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2966 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
95%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
96%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-cca Academy High School's ranking?
Yccs-cca Academy High School is ranked #2966 out of 3,542 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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-cca Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-cca Academy High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-cca Academy High School?
124 students attend Yccs-cca Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Yccs-cca Academy High School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Yccs-cca Academy High School offer ?
Yccs-cca Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-cca Academy High School part of?
Yccs-cca Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-cca Academy High School located?
Yccs-cca Academy High School is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other public schools located in North Lawndale.
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