Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, Yccs West 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 ≤10% (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 40:1 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs West's student population of 80 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Yccs West 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 West is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2608 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
81%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
92%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs West's ranking?
Yccs West is ranked #2608 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?
≤10% 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 West?
The graduation rate of Yccs West is 60-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs West?
80 students attend Yccs West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Yccs West students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yccs West?
Yccs West has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs West offer ?
Yccs West offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs West part of?
Yccs West is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Yccs West located?
Yccs West is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 21 other public schools located in Austin.
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