Serving 136 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School's student population of 136 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College 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-olive Harvey Mid College High School is 0.32, 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
#2001 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
17%
28%
Black
81%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
89%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School's ranking?
Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School is ranked #2001 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School?
136 students attend Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School?
Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School offer ?
Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School part of?
Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School located?
Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School is located in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in Pullman.
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