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:
680^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $36,730

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

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%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details YCCS West ranks worse than 97.6% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 129^th among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.68. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details YCCS West has the largest high school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at YCCS West is $36,730, which is the 11^th highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

YCCS West:

SchoolDigger ranks YCCS West 680^th 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 299 688^th 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
2019	6.16	695^th	701	0.9%
2022	7.83	676^th	699	3.3%
2023	7.26	692^nd	699	1.0%
2024	9.68	680^th	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	375^th	476	21.2%
2024	20.75	377^th	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
2019	9.41	634^th	639	0.8%
2022	12.26	599^th	626	4.3%
2023	13.37	588^th	644	8.7%
2024	12.16	609^th	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	55^th	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
2019	6.38	661^st	665	0.6%
2022	6.68	653^rd	658	0.8%
2023	10.17	599^th	656	8.7%
2024	10.08	632^nd	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	301^st	428	29.7%
2024	27.00	261^st	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
2019	6.55	666^th	675	1.3%
2022	9.92	620^th	664	6.6%
2023	10.39	611^th	668	8.5%
2024	10.02	632^nd	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
2019	19.23	291^st	299	2.7%
2022	21.75	269^th	294	8.5%
2023	18.59	293^rd	301	2.7%
2024	22.06	274^th	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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for YCCS West

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	0	72	23	0	0	95
2019	2	104	49	0	0	155
2020	3	110	54	0	1	168
2021	1	80	32	1	1	115
2022	1	76	30	1	1	109
2023	0	63	12	0	1	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for YCCS West

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 695^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 692^nd of 699 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (YCCS West)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.7	19.1	7.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (YCCS West)	0	0
11th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.3	22.3	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (YCCS West)	0	0
End of Course Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	19.9	31.1	11.2%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	155	76	51%
African American	104	63	39.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	49	12	75.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.3%	93.4%	1.2%

Schools Near YCCS West

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
YCCS West	Public, Charter	9-12	4909 W Division St	Chicago	60651	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 261-0994	76	4	19.0	93.4%	0 (0.0%)	63 (82.9%)	12 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		7.3	692^nd of 699 public high schools	1.0%	12		0.0	0.0									$36,730	$3,347	$33,383
North-Grand High School	Public	9-12	4338 W Wabansia Ave	Chicago	60639	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-8520	1,109	76	14.5	92.8%	9 (0.8%)	211 (19.0%)	874 (78.8%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	13.5	617^th of 697 public high schools	11.5%		12.9	611^th of 699 public high schools	12.6%	6	18.4	2.2	4.8	92.1	95.1	95.1	95.1	87.0	94.5	92.6	89.5	$19,678	$3,918	$15,759
Noble St Charter-ITW Speer Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	5321 W Grand Ave	Chicago	60639	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 622-7484	1,112	63	17.6	90.6%	10 (0.9%)	117 (10.5%)	977 (87.9%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38.4	406^th of 697 public high schools	41.8%		26.3	519^th of 699 public high schools	25.8%	113	31.1	18.2	15.3									$17,865	$240	$17,626
Douglass Academy High School	Public	9-12	543 N Waller Ave	Chicago	60644	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6176	34	9	3.7	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	33 (97.1%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%					(n/a)		0.0	0.0	91.2	94.1	94.1	94.1	85.3	94.1	94.1	76.5	$93,787	$18,380	$75,407
Orr Academy High School	Public	9-12	730 N Pulaski Rd	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6500	294	21	14.3	93.2%	5 (1.7%)	213 (72.4%)	71 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	10.2	674^th of 697 public high schools	3.3%		10.2	639^th of 699 public high schools	8.6%	35		0.0	1.3	74.3	83.3	83.3	83.3	75.9	81.6	75.5	80.4	$26,146	$4,305	$21,840
Noble St Charter-Pritzker Col Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	4131 W Cortland St	Chicago	60639	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 394-2848	957	54	17.8	93.0%	11 (1.1%)	43 (4.5%)	895 (93.5%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	59	229^th of 697 public high schools	67.1%		27.6	511^th of 699 public high schools	26.9%	282	48.8	24.4	26.7									$18,074	$240	$17,834
Austin College and Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	231 N Pine Ave	Chicago	60644	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-0660	214	18	11.8	85.0%	2 (0.9%)	198 (92.5%)	13 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12.4	636^th of 697 public high schools	8.8%		8.6	668^th of 699 public high schools	4.4%	32		3.8	0.0	91.1	92.9	92.9	92.9	90.5	92.9	93.5	88.8	$33,383	$5,365	$28,017
Prosser Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	2148 N Long Ave	Chicago	60639	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-3200	1,204	80	15.1	87.5%	23 (1.9%)	293 (24.3%)	877 (72.8%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	28	488^th of 697 public high schools	30.0%		29.4	502^nd of 699 public high schools	28.2%	14	40.9	9.9	14.4	97.2	99.0	99.0	99.0	93.0	98.5	98.5	83.6	$18,764	$3,373	$15,390
YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4651 W Madison St	Chicago	60644	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 921-1315	111	7	15.8	94.6%	1 (0.9%)	105 (94.6%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		8.7	665^th of 699 public high schools	4.9%	15		0.0	0.0									$31,332	$2,517	$28,815
Legal Prep Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4319 W Washington Blvd	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 922-7800	256	11	23.2	90.6%	0 (0.0%)	249 (97.3%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		10.1	641^st of 699 public high schools	8.3%	39		0.0	0.0									$28,240	$553	$27,687

Frequently Asked Questions about YCCS West

How many students attend YCCS West?

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

Is YCCS West a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of YCCS West?

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

What district is YCCS West in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

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