Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-cca 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 24:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (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-cca High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-cca High School's student population of 142 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
142 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Yccs-cca 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-cca High School is 0.13, 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%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Yccs-cca High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Yccs-cca High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/151000/151477/yccs-cca-high-school-chart-bwyOw3M.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Yccs-cca High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Yccs-cca High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/151000/151477/yccs-cca-high-school-chart-G8CiMU.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Yccs-cca High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Yccs-cca High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/151000/151477/yccs-cca-high-school-chart-b0OFR0h.png)
Black
93%
17%
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White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/151000/151477/yccs-cca-high-school-chart-wmF2PE.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Yccs-cca High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Yccs-cca High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/151000/151477/yccs-cca-high-school-chart-br9dUTT.png)
Graduation Rate
45-49%
87%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Yccs-cca High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Yccs-cca High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/151000/151477/yccs-cca-high-school-chart-boUc4Lm.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
96%
47%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-cca High School's ranking?
Yccs-cca 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-cca High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-cca High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-cca High School?
142 students attend Yccs-cca High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Yccs-cca High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-cca High School?
Yccs-cca High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yccs-cca High School offer ?
Yccs-cca High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-cca High School part of?
Yccs-cca High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-cca High School located?
Yccs-cca 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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