Harry S Truman College or Truman College, formerly called Mayfair College, is a part of City Colleges of Chicago. It offers multiple 2-year associate degrees, as well as occupational training in a number of fields.
Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-truman Middle College 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-truman Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-truman Middle College High School's student population of 191 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Yccs-truman Middle College 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-truman Middle College High School is 0.65, 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
#1447 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
54%
28%
Black
21%
16%
White
10%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
78%
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-truman Middle College High School's ranking?
Yccs-truman Middle College High School is ranked #1447 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-truman Middle College High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-truman Middle College High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-truman Middle College High School?
191 students attend Yccs-truman Middle College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Yccs-truman Middle College High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-truman Middle College High School?
Yccs-truman Middle College High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-truman Middle College High School offer ?
Yccs-truman Middle College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-truman Middle College High School part of?
Yccs-truman Middle College High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-truman Middle College High School located?
Yccs-truman Middle College High School is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in Uptown.
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