Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Top Rankings
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1593 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
90%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
92%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School's ranking?
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School is ranked #1593 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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-austin Career Educational Cntr High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School?
59 students attend Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School?
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School offer ?
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School part of?
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School located?
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 21 other public schools located in Austin.
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