Serving 195 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-jane Addams Alternative 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 was ≤10% (which was lower 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 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2833 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
65%
27%
Black
29%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
72%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School's ranking?
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School is ranked #2833 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School?
195 students attend Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School?
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School offer ?
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School part of?
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School located?
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School is located in the East Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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