Serving 124 students in grades 9-12, Yccs Chtr - Chatham 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs Chtr - Chatham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs Chtr - Chatham's student population of 124 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yccs Chtr - Chatham is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
96%
16%
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
94%
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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs Chtr - Chatham?
The graduation rate of Yccs Chtr - Chatham is 30-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs Chtr - Chatham?
124 students attend Yccs Chtr - Chatham.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Yccs Chtr - Chatham students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs Chtr - Chatham?
Yccs Chtr - Chatham has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yccs Chtr - Chatham offer ?
Yccs Chtr - Chatham offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs Chtr - Chatham part of?
Yccs Chtr - Chatham is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs Chtr - Chatham located?
Yccs Chtr - Chatham is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in South Side.
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