Serving 107 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
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 <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School's student population of 107 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School is 0.06, 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
#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
97%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)30-34%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
98%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School's ranking?
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School is ranked #237 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School?
107 students attend Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School?
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School offer ?
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School part of?
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School located?
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Auburn Gresham.
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