North Cook Young Adult Academy

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : <50% (Top 1% in IL)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
26 students
This chart displays total students of North Cook Young Adult Academy by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of North Cook Young Adult Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(16-17)
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Cook Young Adult Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Cook Young Adult Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
(19-20)
50%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Cook Young Adult Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
8%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Cook Young Adult Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
15%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Cook Young Adult Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
15%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Cook Young Adult Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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This chart displays the diversity score of North Cook Young Adult Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Cook Young Adult Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
15%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • North Cook Young Adult Academy (NCYAA) is a Regional Safe Schools Program that serves students from Grades 6-12 who have had multiple suspensions or are pending expulsion from their home schools. NCYAA is dedicated to providing a positive, safe and inclusive learning experience for all students.

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are North Cook Young Adult Academy often compared to?
North Cook Young Adult Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Iyc Chicago, West 40 Alop Achievers by visitors of our site.
How many students attend North Cook Young Adult Academy?
26 students attend North Cook Young Adult Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of North Cook Young Adult Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What grades does North Cook Young Adult Academy offer ?
North Cook Young Adult Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is North Cook Young Adult Academy part of?
North Cook Young Adult Academy is part of Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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