Young Womens Leadership Chartr High School
- Young Womens Leadership Chartr High School serves 249 students in grades 8-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
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Young Womens Leadership Chartr High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Young Womens Leadership Chartr High School's student population of 249 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 249 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Young Womens Leadership Chartr High School 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3442 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 93% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Young Womens Leadership Chartr High School is Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Drake Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Drake Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- Chicago Drake Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 414 students
0.2 miles
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)534-9129 0.2 PK-8 414 - Chicago Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 553 students
0.4 miles
3000 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)534-9000 0.4 9-12 553 - Chicago Graham R Training Center Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 119 students
0.5 miles
2347 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)534-9257 0.5 9-12 119 - Chicago Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School Magnet School
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Grades: 9-12 | 365 students
0.5 miles
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)624-3444 0.5 9-12 365 - Chicago Chicago High School For The Arts Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 601 students
0.6 miles
2714 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
(773)534-9710 0.6 9-12 601
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