Serving 128 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Top 30% in IL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy's student population of 128 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
93%
17%
White
1%
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)
83%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy?
128 students attend Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy?
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy offer ?
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy part of?
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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