West Town Academy is a part of Greater West Town Community Development Project, a communitarian non-profit organization working toward development on the West Side of Chicago. The school originated as a GED program aimed at Chicago high school dropouts.
Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School's student population of 115 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
White, Blue
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2608 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
76%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
84%
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 Town Academy Alt High School's ranking?
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School is ranked #2608 out of 3,542 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 Town Academy Alt High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School?
115 students attend Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School?
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School offer ?
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School part of?
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School located?
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in Humboldt Park.
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