Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School serves 149 students in grades 7-12.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
17%
28%
Black
81%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
44%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School?
149 students attend Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School offer ?
Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School part of?
Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School is part of Idjj School District 428.
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