Serving 340 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-sullivan House Alt 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). 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 34:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School's student population of 340 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School is 0.18, 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)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
90%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
98%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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-sullivan House Alt High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School?
340 students attend Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School?
Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School offer ?
Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School part of?
Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School located?
Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School is located in the Avalon Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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