Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-youth Connection Leadership 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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Yccs-youth Connection Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Yccs-youth Connection Leadership's student population of 100 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Yccs-youth Connection Leadership is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
84%
16%
White
2%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
83%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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≤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-youth Connection Leadership?
The graduation rate of Yccs-youth Connection Leadership is 50-54%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-youth Connection Leadership?
100 students attend Yccs-youth Connection Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Yccs-youth Connection Leadership students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-youth Connection Leadership?
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yccs-youth Connection Leadership offer ?
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-youth Connection Leadership part of?
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-youth Connection Leadership located?
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership is located in the Douglas neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in Douglas.
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