YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

Summary:

YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership is a public charter high school located in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 86 students. 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-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Illinois high schools, with a statewide rank between 619-688 out of 699-697 schools over the past few years. The school has received 0-1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor academic performance. Its proficiency rates on standardized tests are alarmingly low, with 0% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in both SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts, compared to 18.6% and 22.4% respectively for the Chicago Public Schools district. The school has also struggled with high dropout rates, ranging from 14.5% to 38.3%, and extremely high chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 87.7% in the 2023-2024 school year. Its four-year graduation rate has been consistently low, ranging from 39% to 52.9%, significantly below the district and state averages.

When comparing YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership to nearby schools within the same district, it becomes evident that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance. For example, Juarez Community Academy High School, located just 2.16 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. Despite the school's poor academic outcomes, it has a relatively high per-student spending of $43,484 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is more than double the spending of some nearby schools like Juarez Community Academy High School ($15,734) and Perspectives Charter - Joslin Campus ($18,569).

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616-3227

(312) 949-5010

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
680^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $33,096

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 86

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.2%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership 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-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership 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-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership 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-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership is $33,096, which is the 18^th highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership:

SchoolDigger ranks YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership 680^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership 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-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

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Rank History for all students at YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	6.48	688^th	701	1.9%
2022	11.68	619^th	699	11.4%
2023	8.15	679^th	699	2.9%
2024	9.68	680^th	697	2.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	29.55	306^th	473	35.3%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	10.32	623^rd	639	2.5%
2022	18.29	545^th	626	12.9%
2023	10.97	624^th	644	3.1%
2024	12.16	609^th	639	4.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

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

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Rank History for Female students at YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

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	10.17	599^th	656	8.7%
2024	10.08	632^nd	664	4.8%

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Rank History for Male students at YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	7.24	649^th	675	3.9%
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-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	20.46	277^th	299	7.4%
2022	33.63	175^th	294	40.5%
2023	22.11	266^th	301	11.6%
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-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Total
2018	0	144	0	7	151
2019	1	146	0	3	150
2020	1	160	0	4	165
2021	0	116	3	5	124
2022	0	131	2	5	138
2023	0	81	0	5	86

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-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	151	n/a	n/a	98
2019	150	11.0	13.6	96
2020	165	10.0	16.5	98.2
2021	124	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	138	9.0	15.3	99.3
2023	86	10.0	8.6	98.8

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-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	151	n/a	n/a	98
2019	150	11.0	13.6	96
2020	165	10.0	16.5	98.2
2021	124	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	138	9.0	15.3	99.3
2023	86	10.0	8.6	98.8

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-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$635 (3.6%)	$17,137 (96.4%)	$17,772
2020	$645 (3.8%)	$16,245 (96.2%)	$16,890
2021	$679 (3.4%)	$19,219 (96.6%)	$19,898
2022	$679 (3.4%)	$19,219 (96.6%)	$19,898
2023	$3,564 (8.2%)	$39,920 (91.8%)	$43,484
2024	$4,161 (12.6%)	$28,935 (87.4%)	$33,096

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

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 688^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 679^th of 699 High schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership)	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-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership)	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	150	86	42.7%
African American	146	81	44.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96%	98.8%	2.8%

Schools Near YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

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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-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership	Public, Charter	9-12	2920 S Wabash Ave	Chicago	60616	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(312) 949-5010	86	10	8.6	98.8%	0 (0.0%)	81 (94.2%)	5 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		8.2	679^th of 699 public high schools	2.9%	1									0.0	0.0									$33,096	$4,161	$28,935
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	3000 S King Dr	Chicago	60616	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-9000	511	37	14.0	88.6%	1 (0.2%)	458 (89.6%)	21 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.9%)	10.6	665^th of 697 public high schools	4.6%		7.6	688^th of 699 public high schools	1.6%	23									0.0	2.2	96.1	99.5	99.5	99.5	91.2	98.4	98.6	76.3	$26,834	$4,619	$22,215
Graham R Training Center	Public	9-12	2347 S Wabash Ave	Chicago	60616	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-9257	0	27	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)											98.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	93.6	99.6	99.6	82.5
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership	Public, Charter	9-12	3424 S State St	Chicago	60616	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(312) 225-4668	100	6	16.6	91.0%	2 (2.0%)	84 (84.0%)	13 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		10.3	638^th of 699 public high schools	8.7%	42									0.0	0.0									$32,205	$3,014	$29,191
Chicago Military Academy High School	Public	9-12	3519 S Giles Ave	Chicago	60653	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-9750	232	23	10.3	82.8%	4 (1.7%)	143 (61.6%)	79 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	10.9	659^th of 697 public high schools	5.5%		13.3	609^th of 699 public high schools	12.9%	50	27.7								1.9	0.0	96.2	98.1	98.1	98.1	89.5	98.1	98.1	78.5	$32,435	$6,563	$25,872
Perspectives Charter - IIT Campus	Public, Charter	6-12	3663 S Wabash Ave	Chicago	60653	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 358-6800	419	0		96.7%	2 (0.5%)	403 (96.2%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	12.2	638^th of 697 public high schools	8.5%		9	659^th of 699 public high schools	5.7%	21	20.7			41.4	34.3			3.4	2.3	2.2									$4,439	$2,142	$2,297
Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School	Public, Charter	9-12	521 E 35th St	Chicago	60616	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 624-3444	219	15	14.6	84.5%	0 (0.0%)	215 (98.2%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	13.9	611^th of 697 public high schools	12.3%		18.3	575^th of 699 public high schools	17.7%	36									0.0	7.7									$23,441	$256	$23,185
Air Force Academy High School	Public	9-12	3630 S Wells St	Chicago	60609	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-1590	144	20	7.3	79.9%	7 (4.9%)	78 (54.2%)	57 (39.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41.4	381^st of 697 public high schools	45.3%		24.6	533^rd of 699 public high schools	23.7%	152									13.6	22.7	94.9	99.2	99.2	99.2	91.5	99.2	99.2	81.4	$47,363	$9,248	$38,115
Perspectives Charter - Joslin Campus	Public, Charter	6-12	1930 S Archer Ave	Chicago	60616	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(312) 225-7400	381	0		89.5%	2 (0.5%)	362 (95.0%)	10 (2.6%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	11.6	649^th of 697 public high schools	6.9%		8.7	667^th of 699 public high schools	4.6%	18		6.7	5.6	27.8		6.7	5.6	0.0	1.8	1.8									$2,681	$247	$2,434
Phillips Academy High School	Public	9-12	244 E Pershing Rd	Chicago	60653	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-1603	531	38	14.1	90.8%	7 (1.3%)	477 (89.8%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.8%)	11.7	643^rd of 697 public high schools	7.7%		9.3	654^th of 699 public high schools	6.4%	11									0.8	3.4	84.7	87.8	87.8	87.8	81.2	87.0	86.8	55.0	$25,609	$4,547	$21,062

Frequently Asked Questions about YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership

What is the racial makeup of YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership?

Students at YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership are 94% African American, 6% Hispanic.

What district is YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

Is YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership a good school?

YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Illinois high schools.

How many students attend YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership?

In the 2022-23 school year, 86 students attended YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership.

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