Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#2958 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)21%
26%
Black
(19-20)77%
17%
White
(19-20)1%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤10%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative High School's ranking?
Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative High School is ranked #2958 out of 3,663 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 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative High School is 10%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative High School?
167 students attend Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative High School offer ?
Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative High School part of?
Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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