Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-association House 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-association House ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-association House's student population of 76 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yccs-association House is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
59%
27%
Black
34%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
93%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-association House?
The graduation rate of Yccs-association House is 30-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-association House?
76 students attend Yccs-association House.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Yccs-association House students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-association House?
Yccs-association House has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yccs-association House offer ?
Yccs-association House offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-association House part of?
Yccs-association House is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-association House located?
Yccs-association House is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in Humboldt Park.
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