Serving 162 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-latino Youth 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School's student population of 162 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative 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-latino Youth Alternative High School is 0.12, 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.
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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
85%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School's ranking?
Yccs-latino Youth 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-latino Youth Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School?
162 students attend Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School?
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School offer ?
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School part of?
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School located?
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School is located in the Marshall Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Marshall Square.
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