Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (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- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy 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- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy's student population of 138 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy 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- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy is 0.10, 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
95%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)50-54%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
96%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy's ranking?
Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy 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- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy?
138 students attend Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy?
Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy offer ?
Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy part of?
Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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