Serving 502 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr ranks in the bottom 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 <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr's student population of 502 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr 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-innovations Of Arts Integr is 0.20, 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
#1788 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
89%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
88%
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-innovations Of Arts Integr's ranking?
Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr is ranked #1788 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr?
The graduation rate of Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr is 35-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr?
502 students attend Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr?
Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr offer ?
Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr part of?
Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr located?
Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr is located in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Chicago Loop.
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