Serving 96 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership's student population of 96 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership 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
#1593 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
94%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
96%
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-mckinley-lakeside Leadership's ranking?
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership is ranked #1593 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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-mckinley-lakeside Leadership?
The graduation rate of Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership is 45-49%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership?
96 students attend Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership?
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership offer ?
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership part of?
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership located?
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership is located in the Douglas neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in Douglas.
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