Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2996 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
89%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
3%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
83%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School's ranking?
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School is ranked #2996 out of 3,426 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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School?
176 students attend Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School?
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School offer ?
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School part of?
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School located?
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in Avondale.
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