Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Yccs West 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs West's student population of 109 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yccs West 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 West is 0.44, 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
#1191 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
27%
27%
Black
70%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
92%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs West's ranking?
Yccs West 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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 West?
The graduation rate of Yccs West is 20-29%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs West?
109 students attend Yccs West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Yccs West students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs West?
Yccs West has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yccs West offer ?
Yccs West offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs West part of?
Yccs West is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs West located?
Yccs West is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 21 other public schools located in Austin.
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