YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School

Summary:

YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School is a small public charter high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Despite serving a highly disadvantaged student population, with over 90% of students coming from low-income families, YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Illinois high schools. The school has extremely low academic performance, with only 0-2% of students proficient in SAT Math and English Language Arts over the past few years. This is significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school also faces an abysmal graduation rate, ranging from 10.9% to 35.8% over the past 5 years, and an alarmingly high dropout rate, ranging from 27.4% to 50.6%. Additionally, the school has grappled with a chronic absenteeism crisis, with rates ranging from 73.4% to 94.7% over the past 5 years.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Spry Community Links High School, Collins Academy High School, and the North Lawndale Prep Charter schools, while also struggling, generally outperform YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School on key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. This suggests that the school may need to implement more comprehensive, evidence-based interventions and support systems to address the root causes of its challenges and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2001 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608

(773) 648-2130

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
680^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,379

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 146

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.8%

African American:

4.8%

Asian:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School 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-Latino Youth Alternative High School 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-Latino Youth Alternative High School 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-Latino Youth Alternative High School is $24,379, which is the 58^th highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School:

SchoolDigger ranks YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School 680^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School in the ranking list.)

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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-Latino Youth Alternative High School

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Rank History for all students at YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	7.14	676^th	701	3.6%
2021	12.03	620^th	688	9.9%
2022	11.44	622^nd	699	11.0%
2023	7.26	692^nd	699	1.0%
2024	9.68	680^th	697	2.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	31.29	130^th	183	29.0%
2021	32.79	86^th	189	54.5%
2022	30.75	156^th	205	23.9%
2023	30.97	159^th	217	26.7%
2024	28.56	158^th	248	36.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	29.55	306^th	473	35.3%
2021	48.18	153^rd	453	66.2%
2024	20.75	377^th	482	21.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	11.75	602^nd	639	5.8%
2021	19.55	523^rd	611	14.4%
2022	18.37	542^nd	626	13.4%
2023	9.61	637^th	644	1.1%
2024	12.16	609^th	639	4.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	49.43	34^th	91	62.6%
2022	28.47	46^th	98	53.1%
2023	28.07	55^th	104	47.1%
2024	25.74	68^th	125	45.6%

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Rank History for Female students at YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	7.71	623^rd	665	6.3%
2021	14.33	551^st	639	13.8%
2022	9.01	609^th	658	7.4%
2023	7.50	646^th	656	1.5%
2024	10.08	632^nd	664	4.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	27.00	261^st	429	39.2%

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Rank History for Male students at YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	7.24	649^th	675	3.9%
2021	8.58	626^th	653	4.1%
2022	15.36	573^rd	664	13.7%
2023	10.39	611^th	668	8.5%
2024	10.02	632^nd	668	5.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	8.87	313^th	317	1.3%
2021	16.03	293^rd	317	7.6%
2022	15.10	309^th	335	7.8%
2023	9.36	332^nd	333	0.3%
2024	11.57	325^th	336	3.3%

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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-Latino Youth Alternative High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	0	13	1	216	1	0	231
2019	0	23	1	194	1	0	219
2020	0	10	0	184	2	0	196
2021	6	8	0	171	2	0	187
2022	6	4	0	166	1	1	178
2023	0	7	1	137	0	1	146

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-Latino Youth Alternative High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	231	n/a	n/a	98.7
2019	219	16.0	13.6	84.9
2020	196	13.0	15.0	98.5
2021	187	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	178	12.0	14.8	90.4
2023	146	9.0	16.2	91.1

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-Latino Youth Alternative High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	231	n/a	n/a	98.7
2019	219	16.0	13.6	84.9
2020	196	13.0	15.0	98.5
2021	187	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	178	12.0	14.8	90.4
2023	146	9.0	16.2	91.1

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-Latino Youth Alternative High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$566 (4.2%)	$12,943 (95.8%)	$13,509
2020	$596 (3.7%)	$15,554 (96.3%)	$16,150
2021	$592 (4.1%)	$13,715 (95.9%)	$14,307
2022	$592 (4.1%)	$13,715 (95.9%)	$14,307
2023	$2,001 (8.1%)	$22,674 (91.9%)	$24,674
2024	$2,154 (8.8%)	$22,226 (91.2%)	$24,379

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 676^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 692^nd of 699 High schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School)	1.5	0	1.5%
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-Latino Youth Alternative High School)	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%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	219	146	33.3%
African American	23	7	69.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	194	137	29.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.9%	91.1%	6.2%

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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-Latino Youth Alternative High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2001 S California Ave	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 648-2130	146	9	16.2	91.1%	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.8%)	137 (93.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	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									$24,379	$2,154	$22,226
Spry Community Links High School	Public	9-12	2400 S Marshall Blvd	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-1997	75	19	4.0	90.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		12.1	617^th of 699 public high schools	11.7%	63		0.0	0.0	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	94.9	98.3	98.3	93.2	$60,752	$13,816	$46,935
Collins Academy High School	Public	9-12	1313 S Sacramento Dr	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-1840	234	24	9.7	97.9%	1 (0.4%)	222 (94.9%)	11 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.4	671^st of 697 public high schools	3.7%		7.4	691^st of 699 public high schools	1.1%	20		0.0	1.7	98.1	99.5	99.5	99.5	93.3	99.0	99.5	77.4	$35,188	$7,564	$27,624
North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins	Public, Charter	9-12	1313 S Sacramento Dr	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 542-6766	418	15	27.8	97.4%	1 (0.2%)	405 (96.9%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	12.2	637^th of 697 public high schools	8.6%		8.3	677^th of 699 public high schools	3.1%	40		2.3	2.3									$10,461	$2,073	$8,388
North Lawndale Prep Charter - Christ	Public, Charter	9-12	1615 S Christiana Ave	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 542-1490	313	14	22.3	98.1%	0 (0.0%)	308 (98.4%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10.6	668^th of 697 public high schools	4.2%		7.9	684^th of 699 public high schools	2.1%	16		1.4	0.0									$10,842	$1,953	$8,889
Farragut Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	2345 S Christiana Ave	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-1300	529	44	12.1	94.0%	5 (0.9%)	75 (14.2%)	447 (84.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.5	616^th of 697 public high schools	11.6%		12.2	616^th of 699 public high schools	11.9%		17.1	2.6	4.3	92.5	93.7	93.7	93.7	89.3	93.9	92.3	84.7	$24,990	$3,975	$21,015
IHSCA Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2520 S Western Ave	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 890-8020	625	0		80.3%	5 (0.8%)	23 (3.7%)	594 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14.6	607^th of 697 public high schools	12.9%		13.5	607^th of 699 public high schools	13.2%		20.3	2.2	6.5									$20,400	$247	$20,152
Cook County Juvenile Det -York Alt High School	Public	9-12	2700 S California Ave	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-7021	0	46	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				90.6	95.3	95.3	95.3	89.8	92.1	93.7	69.3
IJLA Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2570 S Blue Island	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 890-8060	96	0		90.6%	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	93 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12	641^st of 697 public high schools	8.0%		10	642^nd of 699 public high schools	8.2%	1		0.0	4.8									$25,385	$567	$24,818
Manley Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	2935 W Polk St	Chicago	60612	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6900	124	13	9.9	90.3%	4 (3.2%)	108 (87.1%)	9 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	14.6	606^th of 697 public high schools	13.1%		8.3	673^rd of 699 public high schools	3.7%	67		2.9	5.7	78.9	86.7	86.7	86.7	76.7	85.6	83.3	67.8	$41,956	$8,877	$33,079

Frequently Asked Questions about YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School

What district is YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

What is the racial makeup of YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School?

Students at YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School are 94% Hispanic, 5% African American.

How many students attend YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 146 students attended YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School.

Is YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School a good school?

YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Illinois high schools.

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