Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst 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 top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School's student population of 85 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 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 0.11, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1191 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
94%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)30-39%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School's ranking?
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School is ranked #1191 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% 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 30-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School?
85 students attend Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Chicago Public Schools Dist 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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