Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School's student population of 85 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School is 0.11, 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
#2164 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
94%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
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 is Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School's ranking?
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School is ranked #2164 out of 3,542 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 27% 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-community Youth Dev Inst High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School?
85 students attend Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School?
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School offer ?
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School part of?
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School located?
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Auburn Gresham.
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