YCCS Charter - Chatham

Summary:

YCCS Charter - Chatham is a public charter high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 124 students in grades 9-12. Unfortunately, this school has consistently underperformed compared to its peers, ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in the state.

YCCS Charter - Chatham struggles with extremely low academic performance, with 0% proficiency in mathematics and low single-digit proficiency in English Language Arts and Science. The school also has alarmingly high dropout rates, ranging from 16.6% to 46.6% over the past five years, and a chronic absenteeism rate as high as 91.4%. When compared to nearby schools, such as Noble St Charter-Butler - Crimson and Corliss High School, YCCS Charter - Chatham's performance is significantly worse, with much lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $22,151 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the Chicago Public Schools District 299 average, the increased funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes for the students. The school's poor performance is particularly concerning for certain subgroups, such as female students and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 5-10% of Illinois high schools. Clearly, YCCS Charter - Chatham faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students, and the school and district must take immediate action to address these issues.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

9035 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60619

(773) 651-1500

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
656^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,646

Student/teacher ratio: 41.3

Number of students: 124

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.0%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details YCCS Charter - Chatham ranks worse than 94.1% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 108^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 11.23. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at YCCS Charter - Chatham 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 Charter - Chatham 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 Charter - Chatham is $29,646, which is the 28^th highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

YCCS Charter - Chatham:

SchoolDigger ranks YCCS Charter - Chatham 656^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See YCCS Charter - Chatham 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 Charter - Chatham

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Rank History for all students at YCCS Charter - Chatham

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	6.16	695^th	701	0.9%
2022	6.59	696^th	699	0.4%
2023	8.28	676^th	699	3.3%
2024	11.23	656^th	697	5.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at YCCS Charter - Chatham

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	29.55	306^th	473	35.3%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
2023	21.07	375^th	476	21.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at YCCS Charter - Chatham

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	9.41	634^th	639	0.8%
2022	9.99	621^st	626	0.8%
2023	11.30	622^nd	644	3.4%
2024	15.22	584^th	639	8.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at YCCS Charter - Chatham

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.69	57^th	91	37.4%
2022	28.47	46^th	98	53.1%

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Rank History for Female students at YCCS Charter - Chatham

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	6.49	644^th	665	3.2%
2022	6.68	653^rd	658	0.8%
2023	8.63	632^nd	656	3.7%
2024	10.08	632^nd	664	4.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at YCCS Charter - Chatham

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.99	301^st	428	29.7%

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Rank History for Male students at YCCS Charter - Chatham

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	7.24	649^th	675	3.9%
2022	7.06	656^th	664	1.2%
2023	8.30	648^th	668	3.0%
2024	13.50	595^th	668	10.9%

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Rank History for African American students at YCCS Charter - Chatham

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	19.23	291^st	299	2.7%
2022	18.67	288^th	294	2.0%
2023	22.82	262^nd	301	13.0%
2024	25.72	243^rd	299	18.7%

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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 Charter - Chatham

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Year	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2018	163	1	0	164
2019	172	2	0	174
2020	186	2	1	189
2021	175	3	2	180
2022	137	3	1	141
2023	119	5	0	124

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 Charter - Chatham

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	164	n/a	n/a	79.3
2019	174	8.0	21.7	93.7
2020	189	3.0	63.0	94.7
2021	180	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	141	2.5	56.4	97.2
2023	124	3.0	41.3	97.6

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 Charter - Chatham

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	164	n/a	n/a	79.3
2019	174	8.0	21.7	93.7
2020	189	3.0	63.0	94.7
2021	180	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	141	2.5	56.4	97.2
2023	124	3.0	41.3	97.6

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 Charter - Chatham

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$400 (2.9%)	$13,318 (97.1%)	$13,717
2020	$580 (4.1%)	$13,467 (95.9%)	$14,047
2021	$848 (5.7%)	$14,142 (94.3%)	$14,990
2022	$848 (5.7%)	$14,142 (94.3%)	$14,990
2023	$2,693 (12.2%)	$19,458 (87.8%)	$22,151
2024	$1,831 (6.2%)	$27,814 (93.8%)	$29,646

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on YCCS Charter - Chatham

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 695^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 676^th of 699 High schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (YCCS Charter - Chatham)	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 Charter - Chatham)	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 Charter - Chatham)	0	10	10%
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	174	124	28.7%
African American	172	119	30.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.7%	97.6%	3.9%

Schools Near YCCS Charter - Chatham

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)				IAR Mathematics (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	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	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 Charter - Chatham	Public, Charter	9-12	9035 S Langley Ave	Chicago	60619	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 651-1500	124	3	41.3	97.6%	0 (0.0%)	119 (96.0%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.2	656^th of 697 public high schools	5.9%		8.3	676^th of 699 public high schools	3.3%	20									0.0	3.4									$29,646	$1,831	$27,815
Harlan Community Academy High School	Public	9-12	9652 S Michigan Ave	Chicago	60628	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-5400	314	20	16.1	92.0%	0 (0.0%)	304 (96.8%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		8.4	671^st of 699 public high schools	4.0%	9									0.0	0.0	93.4	96.2	96.2	96.2	91.1	95.8	95.3	69.0	$34,817	$5,766	$29,051
Perspectives Charter - Leadership Ac	Public, Charter	6-12	8522 S Lafayette Ave	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 358-6100	684	0		89.3%	3 (0.4%)	674 (98.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	10.9	661^st of 697 public high schools	5.2%		7.9	683^rd of 699 public high schools	2.3%	22	22.1	4.5	17.4	27.3	19.7	0.0	0.0	7.6	0.0	2.7									$2,128	$241	$1,887
Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical	Public, Charter	9-12	8522 S Lafayette Ave	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 358-6120	360	0		91.1%	0 (0.0%)	352 (97.8%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	10.6	669^th of 697 public high schools	4.0%		8	681^st of 699 public high schools	2.6%	12	14.7								0.0	2.1									$3,986	$1,737	$2,249
YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10001 S Woodlawn Ave	Chicago	60628	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 291-6517	96	7	13.7	90.6%	1 (1.0%)	71 (74.0%)	24 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.1	569^th of 697 public high schools	18.4%		8.7	665^th of 699 public high schools	4.9%	96									2.2	11.1									$20,300	$1,183	$19,117
Noble St Charter-Butler - Crimson	Public, Charter	9-12	821 E 103rd St	Chicago	60628	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 535-5490	658	47	14.0	89.2%	1 (0.2%)	613 (93.2%)	42 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	15.7	589^th of 697 public high schools	15.5%		12.3	614^th of 699 public high schools	12.2%	25	8.7								4.6	5.3									$24,637	$2,547	$22,090
Corliss High School	Public	9-12	821 E 103rd St	Chicago	60628	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-5115	339	29	11.8	85.5%	2 (0.6%)	322 (95.0%)	14 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13.2	620^th of 697 public high schools	11.0%		8.3	675^th of 699 public high schools	3.4%	55	23.5								0.0	6.7	88.1	92.1	92.1	92.1	84.9	89.6	90.3	73.0	$30,536	$7,054	$23,482
Hirsch Metropolitan High School	Public	9-12	7740 S Ingleside Ave	Chicago	60619	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-3100	164	16	10.2	77.4%	0 (0.0%)	159 (97.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	12.6	630^th of 697 public high schools	9.6%		7.9	682^nd of 699 public high schools	2.4%	52									2.6	2.6	91.6	93.5	93.5	93.5	94.4	92.5	91.6	83.2	$40,717	$6,244	$34,473
Simeon Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	8147 S Vincennes Ave	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-3200	1,205	88	13.7	87.3%	0 (0.0%)	1,186 (98.4%)	10 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.7%)	16.8	580^th of 697 public high schools	16.8%		9.3	655^th of 699 public high schools	6.3%	75	28.4								6.7	4.2	97.1	98.5	98.5	98.5	91.2	97.8	97.9	72.3	$20,618	$3,617	$17,001
YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8164 S South Chicago Ave	Chicago	60617	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 978-8680	305	11	27.7	98.4%	1 (0.3%)	280 (91.8%)	21 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	10.9	660^th of 697 public high schools	5.3%		11.1	624^th of 699 public high schools	10.7%	36									1.8	0.0									$20,780	$1,866	$18,914

Frequently Asked Questions about YCCS Charter - Chatham

How many students attend YCCS Charter - Chatham?

In the 2022-23 school year, 124 students attended YCCS Charter - Chatham.

Is YCCS Charter - Chatham a good school?

YCCS Charter - Chatham ranks in the bottom 5.9% of Illinois high schools.

What is the racial makeup of YCCS Charter - Chatham?

Students at YCCS Charter - Chatham are 96% African American, 4% Hispanic.

What district is YCCS Charter - Chatham in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

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