Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-scholastic Achievement 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 <50% (which is higher 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 23:1 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: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School's student population of 114 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Yccs-scholastic Achievement 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-scholastic Achievement High School is 0.08, 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
#1593 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
96%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
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-scholastic Achievement High School's ranking?
Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School is ranked #1593 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?
<50% 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-scholastic Achievement High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School?
114 students attend Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School?
Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School offer ?
Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School part of?
Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School located?
Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 21 other public schools located in Austin.
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