YCCS West

Summary:

YCCS West is a small public charter high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 76 students. Unfortunately, this school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and extremely low academic proficiency rates.

YCCS West has struggled across several key metrics. Over the past few years, the school has had 0% of its students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts, far below the Chicago Public Schools District 299 average and the Illinois state average. The school also has a high dropout rate, ranging from 8.3% to 24.4%, and a low four-year graduation rate, between 27.3% and 64.2%. Additionally, YCCS West has an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate, from 62.9% to 91.0%, significantly higher than state and district averages. The school serves a predominantly disadvantaged student population, with 93% to 94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby charter and public high schools, such as Noble St Charter-ITW Speer Academy, YCCS West consistently underperforms across various metrics, including academic performance, graduation rates, dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism. The school's disproportionately low performance among student subgroups, such as female, male, African American, and low socioeconomic status students, suggests systemic challenges in addressing the needs of these populations. Despite the poor academic outcomes, YCCS West has a relatively high spending per student, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the school's ability to translate financial investments into improved student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 4909 W Division St
       Chicago, IL  60651


(773) 261-0994

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
680th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $36,730 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  76

Racial breakdown:

African American:
82.9%
Hispanic:
15.8%
Two or more races:
1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details YCCS West ranks worse than 97.6% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 129th among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.68. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at YCCS West who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details YCCS West has the largest high school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at YCCS West is $36,730, which is the 11th highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

YCCS West:

SchoolDigger ranks YCCS West 680th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See YCCS West in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for YCCS West

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Rank History for all students at YCCS West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.16 695th 701 0.9%
2022 7.83 676th 699 3.3%
2023 7.26 692nd 699 1.0%
2024 9.68 680th 697 2.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at YCCS West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.07 375th 476 21.2%
2024 20.75 377th 482 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at YCCS West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.41 634th 639 0.8%
2022 12.26 599th 626 4.3%
2023 13.37 588th 644 8.7%
2024 12.16 609th 639 4.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at YCCS West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.07 55th 104 47.1%
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Rank History for Female students at YCCS West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.38 661st 665 0.6%
2022 6.68 653rd 658 0.8%
2023 10.17 599th 656 8.7%
2024 10.08 632nd 664 4.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at YCCS West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.99 301st 428 29.7%
2024 27.00 261st 429 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at YCCS West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.55 666th 675 1.3%
2022 9.92 620th 664 6.6%
2023 10.39 611th 668 8.5%
2024 10.02 632nd 668 5.4%
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Rank History for African American students at YCCS West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.23 291st 299 2.7%
2022 21.75 269th 294 8.5%
2023 18.59 293rd 301 2.7%
2024 22.06 274th 299 8.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for YCCS West

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 0 72 0 23 0 0 0 0 95
2019 2 104 0 49 0 0 0 0 155
2020 3 110 0 54 0 0 1 0 168
2021 1 80 0 32 1 0 1 0 115
2022 1 76 0 30 1 0 1 0 109
2023 0 63 0 12 0 0 1 0 76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at YCCS West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 95 n/a n/a 96.8
2019 155 6.0 25.8 92.3
2020 168 5.0 33.6 92.3
2021 115 n/a n/a n/a
2022 109 3.0 36.3 93.6
2023 76 4.0 19.0 93.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio YCCS West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 95 n/a n/a 96.8
2019 155 6.0 25.8 92.3
2020 168 5.0 33.6 92.3
2021 115 n/a n/a n/a
2022 109 3.0 36.3 93.6
2023 76 4.0 19.0 93.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for YCCS West

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $604 (4.1%) $14,065 (95.9%) $14,669
2020 $372 (2.8%) $12,956 (97.2%) $13,328
2021 $855 (5.1%) $15,779 (94.9%) $16,634
2022 $855 (5.1%) $15,779 (94.9%) $16,634
2023 $3,260 (8.3%) $36,151 (91.7%) $39,410
2024 $3,346 (9.1%) $33,383 (90.9%) $36,730

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on YCCS West

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 695th of 701 High schoolsRanks 692nd of 699 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (YCCS West)00
   11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.719.1
 7.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (YCCS West)00
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.322.3
 4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (YCCS West)00
   End of Course Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)19.931.1
 11.2%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15576
 51%
African American10463
 39.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic4912
 75.5%
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.3%93.4%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about YCCS West

In the 2022-23 school year, 76 students attended YCCS West.

YCCS West ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Illinois high schools.

Students at YCCS West are 83% African American, 16% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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