YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School

Summary:

YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School is a public charter high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 305 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School faces significant challenges, with low graduation rates ranging from 28.2% to 41.1% over the past 5 years, significantly lower than nearby schools like EPIC Academy High School (77.9%) and YCCS Charter - Chatham (52.9%). The school also has high dropout rates, ranging from 2.9% to 7.2%, and very high chronic absenteeism rates, from 30.3% to 49.5%, both higher than nearby schools. Standardized test scores are extremely low, with only 1.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 18.6% for the district and 26.1% for the state, and 0% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to 22.4% for the district and 31.1% for the state.

While the school's overall performance is low, it stands out in its support for homeless students, ranking in the top half of Illinois high schools for this subgroup in terms of graduation rates and chronic absenteeism. However, the school's spending per student, ranging from $13,636 to $15,712 over the past 4 years, is higher than nearby schools like EPIC Academy High School ($9,174) and YCCS Charter - Chatham ($22,151), but the outcomes do not reflect this higher spending.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

8164 S South Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60617-1041

(773) 978-8680

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
660^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,780

Student/teacher ratio: 27.7

Number of students: 305

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.8%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School ranks worse than 94.7% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 112^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 10.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at YCCS-Sullivan House Alt 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-Sullivan House Alt 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-Sullivan House Alt High School is $20,780. 85 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School:

SchoolDigger ranks YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School 660^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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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-Sullivan House Alt High School

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Rank History for all students at YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	6.77	683^rd	701	2.6%
2022	9.06	655^th	699	6.3%
2023	11.08	624^th	699	10.7%
2024	10.88	660^th	697	5.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	29.55	306^th	473	35.3%
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-Sullivan House Alt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	10.94	615^th	639	3.8%
2022	13.77	578^th	626	7.7%
2023	15.30	572^nd	644	11.2%
2024	14.26	592^nd	639	7.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	28.33	56^th	91	38.5%
2022	28.47	46^th	98	53.1%
2023	42.92	48^th	104	53.8%
2024	25.74	68^th	125	45.6%

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Rank History for Female students at YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	6.49	644^th	665	3.2%
2022	9.01	609^th	658	7.4%
2023	12.13	577^th	656	12.0%
2024	10.08	632^nd	664	4.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at YCCS-Sullivan House Alt 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-Sullivan House Alt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	8.02	641^st	675	5.0%
2022	9.92	620^th	664	6.6%
2023	10.39	611^th	668	8.5%
2024	13.03	604^th	668	9.6%

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Rank History for African American students at YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	21.42	269^th	299	10.0%
2022	23.82	241^st	294	18.0%
2023	26.21	227^th	301	24.6%
2024	24.98	250^th	299	16.4%

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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-Sullivan House Alt High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	1	324	18	0	1	344
2019	0	291	11	0	2	304
2020	0	264	27	1	1	293
2021	0	285	34	2	2	323
2022	0	260	34	2	1	297
2023	1	280	21	0	3	305

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-Sullivan House Alt High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	344	n/a	n/a	99.1
2019	304	14.0	21.7	98.4
2020	293	15.0	19.5	99
2021	323	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	297	12.0	24.7	100
2023	305	11.0	27.7	98.4

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-Sullivan House Alt High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	344	n/a	n/a	99.1
2019	304	14.0	21.7	98.4
2020	293	15.0	19.5	99
2021	323	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	297	12.0	24.7	100
2023	305	11.0	27.7	98.4

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-Sullivan House Alt High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$749 (5.4%)	$13,120 (94.6%)	$13,869
2020	$760 (4.8%)	$14,951 (95.2%)	$15,712
2021	$865 (6.1%)	$13,290 (93.9%)	$14,156
2022	$865 (6.1%)	$13,290 (93.9%)	$14,156
2023	$1,307 (9.6%)	$12,329 (90.4%)	$13,636
2024	$1,866 (9.0%)	$18,914 (91.0%)	$20,780

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 683^rd of 701 High schools	Ranks 624^th of 699 High schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School)	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-Sullivan House Alt High School)	1	2.3	1.3%
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	304	305	0.3%
African American	291	280	3.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	21	90.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.4%	98.4%	0%

Schools Near YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School

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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 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th 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-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
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	2100 E 87th St	Chicago	60617	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-6100	713	50	14.2	90.6%	2 (0.3%)	687 (96.4%)	18 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	11.7	644^th of 697 public high schools	7.6%		9.4	651^st of 699 public high schools	6.9%	7						0.7	3.5	88.0	91.6	91.3	91.3	83.4	89.9	90.6	70.5	$27,879	$5,542	$22,337
South Shore International Col Prep High School	Public	9-12	1955 E 75th St	Chicago	60649	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-8351	543	37	14.6	78.5%	0 (0.0%)	521 (95.9%)	18 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	17.6	575^th of 697 public high schools	17.5%		27.6	510^th of 699 public high schools	27.0%	65	20.0					5.0	7.8	96.6	98.4	98.4	98.4	90.7	97.5	97.3	87.0	$22,068	$4,023	$18,045
Art in Motion Charter School	Public, Charter	7-12	7415 S East End Ave	Chicago	60649	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 820-9426	565	21	26.9	97.2%	0 (0.0%)	529 (93.6%)	18 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	11.7	645^th of 697 public high schools	7.5%					(n/a)	16.1	11.1	22.6	0.0	3.2	0.0	4.3									$9,233	$248	$8,985
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
Noble St Charter-Baker Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	2710 E 89th St	Chicago	60617	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 535-6460	280	18	15.5	89.3%	0 (0.0%)	232 (82.9%)	44 (15.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	16.6	582^nd of 697 public high schools	16.5%		12.5	613^th of 699 public high schools	12.3%	31						1.6	9.8									$33,460	$2,754	$30,706
Bowen High School	Public	9-12	2710 E 89th St	Chicago	60617	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-7650	234	22	10.8	92.3%	5 (2.1%)	177 (75.6%)	48 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	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	88.0	89.7	89.7	89.7	89.7	88.0	85.1	69.7	$35,764	$6,114	$29,650
Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School	Public	9-12	7530 S South Shore Dr	Chicago	60649	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 902-7800	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)								85.1	88.6	88.6	88.6	86.3	86.3	86.3	58.3
EPIC Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8255 S Houston Ave	Chicago	60617	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-7930	345	27	12.7	96.8%	3 (0.9%)	194 (56.2%)	135 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	15	598^th of 697 public high schools	14.2%		8.4	672^nd of 699 public high schools	3.9%	74						1.6	7.8									$10,464	$258	$10,206
Camelot Safe Academy School	Public	6-12	7877 S Coles Ave	Chicago	60649	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(773) 902-2487	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School

What district is YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

Is YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School a good school?

YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School ranks in the bottom 5.3% of Illinois high schools.

How many students attend YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School.

What is the racial makeup of YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School?

Students at YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School are 92% African American, 7% Hispanic.

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