YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy

Summary:

YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy is a public charter high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 131 students in grades 9-12. Unfortunately, this school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom 10% of Illinois high schools over the past 5 years and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor academic performance.

The school's struggles are evident across several key metrics. Its four-year graduation rate has been below 70% for the past 5 years, ranging from 51.9% to 67.3%, which is significantly lower than the state and Chicago Public Schools District 299 averages. Additionally, YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy has had high dropout rates, ranging from 15.0% to 37.0% over the past 5 years, and has struggled with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 55.3% to 83.9%. The school's test scores are also significantly below state and district averages, with only 1.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts and 0% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Noble St Charter-Comer College Prep, which is less than a mile away, YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy is an outlier in terms of academic performance, with much higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better test scores. The school's struggles are particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American students and special education students, who also rank in the bottom 10% of Illinois high schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

6620 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr
Chicago, IL 60637-3210

(773) 363-3837

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
672^nd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,195

Student/teacher ratio: 136.0

Number of students: 136

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.8%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy ranks worse than 96.4% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 121^st among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.31. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy 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 Racial makeup is: African American (97.8%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy is 136. 154 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy employs 1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy is $26,195, which is the 39^th highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy 672^nd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

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Male students:

African American students:

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-Progressive Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	6.16	695^th	701	0.9%
2021	17.04	575^th	688	16.4%
2022	9.62	649^th	699	7.2%
2023	7.26	692^nd	699	1.0%
2024	10.31	672^nd	697	3.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
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-Progressive Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	9.41	634^th	639	0.8%
2021	37.04	375^th	611	38.6%
2022	14.95	569^th	626	9.1%
2023	9.61	637^th	644	1.1%
2024	13.34	601^st	639	5.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	24.69	57^th	91	37.4%
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-Progressive Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	9.86	600^th	658	8.8%
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-Progressive Leadership Academy

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-Progressive Leadership Academy

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	11.69	624^th	668	6.6%

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Rank History for African American students at YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	19.23	291^st	299	2.7%
2021	23.07	241^st	281	14.2%
2022	25.27	233^rd	294	20.7%
2023	18.59	293^rd	301	2.7%
2024	23.59	269^th	299	10.0%

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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-Progressive Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2018	0	163	0	1	0	164
2019	0	182	0	3	0	185
2020	0	177	0	3	3	183
2021	1	148	1	2	2	154
2022	1	149	0	3	0	153
2023	0	127	0	4	0	131
2024	0	133	0	3	0	136

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-Progressive Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	164	n/a	n/a	98.2
2019	185	3.0	61.6	80
2020	183	2.0	91.5	98.4
2021	154	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	153	4.0	38.2	94.8
2023	131	3.0	43.6	96.2
2024	136	1.0	136.0	91.2

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-Progressive Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	164	n/a	n/a	98.2
2019	185	3.0	61.6	80
2020	183	2.0	91.5	98.4
2021	154	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	153	4.0	38.2	94.8
2023	131	3.0	43.6	96.2
2024	136	1.0	136.0	91.2

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-Progressive Leadership Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$637 (4.7%)	$12,954 (95.3%)	$13,592
2020	$356 (2.3%)	$14,986 (97.7%)	$15,342
2021	$528 (18.0%)	$2,400 (82.0%)	$2,928
2022	$528 (18.0%)	$2,400 (82.0%)	$2,928
2023	$3,311 (10.8%)	$27,380 (89.2%)	$30,690
2024	$2,541 (9.7%)	$23,654 (90.3%)	$26,195

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy

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 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-Progressive Leadership Academy)	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-Progressive Leadership Academy)	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-Progressive Leadership Academy)	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	185	131	29.2%
African American	182	127	30.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80%	96.2%	16.2%

Schools Near YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy

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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	IAR Mathematics 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-Progressive Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6620 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr	Chicago	60637	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 363-3837	136	1	136.0	91.2%	0 (0.0%)	133 (97.8%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.3	672^nd of 697 public high schools	3.6%		7.3	692^nd of 699 public high schools	1.0%	20										0.0	1.5									$26,195	$2,541	$23,654
Noble St Charter-Comer College Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	7131 S South Chicago Ave	Chicago	60619	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 729-3969	1,024	68	15.1	86.0%	1 (0.1%)	993 (97.0%)	18 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.1%)	14.7	605^th of 697 public high schools	13.2%		10.7	633^rd of 699 public high schools	9.4%	28	25.1	34.0	34.0	46.1	39.4	12.8	14.0	9.6	11.8	3.2	5.5									$22,418	$240	$22,179
Univ of Chicago Charter-Woodlawn	Public, Charter	6-12	6300 S University Ave	Chicago	60637	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 752-8101	610	38	16.0	72.0%	1 (0.2%)	595 (97.5%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	18.9	558^th of 697 public high schools	19.9%		10.8	631^st of 699 public high schools	9.7%	73	19.1	27.1	18.4	16.9	20.8	5.9	2.6	5.6	4.7	3.6	10.8									$24,708	$1,806	$22,903
Noble St Charter-Johnson Colg Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	6350 S Stewart Ave	Chicago	60621	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(312) 348-1888	477	32	14.9	90.8%	2 (0.4%)	453 (95.0%)	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11.9	642^nd of 697 public high schools	7.9%		9.6	649^th of 699 public high schools	7.2%	7										1.1	3.3									$25,532	$2,612	$22,920
Englewood STEM High School	Public	9-12	6835 S Normal Blvd	Chicago	60621	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-9750	764	45	16.8	89.5%	2 (0.3%)	642 (84.0%)	115 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	11.4	653^rd of 697 public high schools	6.3%					(n/a)										1.1	2.3	91.7	95.3	95.3	95.3	89.9	94.8	92.6	81.0	$22,650	$3,418	$19,232
Urban Prep Charter Academy Englewood High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6201 S Stewart Ave	Chicago	60621	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-9724	99	7	14.1	91.9%	0 (0.0%)	96 (97.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.7	647^th of 697 public high schools	7.2%		13.8	605^th of 699 public high schools	13.4%	42										0.0	4.2									$32,106	$751	$31,355
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	173	19	9.3	86.7%	0 (0.0%)	163 (94.2%)	7 (4.0%)	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
Hyde Park Academy High School	Public	9-12	6220 S Stony Island Ave	Chicago	60637	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-0880	875	53	16.5	97.0%	1 (0.1%)	855 (97.7%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.5%)	10	679^th of 697 public high schools	2.6%		8.8	662^nd of 699 public high schools	5.3%	17										0.0	0.7	93.2	96.0	96.0	96.0	88.1	95.4	95.0	78.8	$18,348	$3,160	$15,189
Excel Academy - Englewood High School	Public	9-12	7141 S Morgan St	Chicago	60621	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 675-6654	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												85.0	89.2	89.2	89.2	84.2	86.7	86.7	55.8
Walter Henri Dyett High School for Arts	Public	9-12	555 E 51st St	Chicago	60615	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-1825	535	38	14.0	84.9%	2 (0.4%)	517 (96.6%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	10.6	665^th of 697 public high schools	4.6%		9.4	653^rd of 699 public high schools	6.6%	12	11.7									0.0	2.2	94.4	95.4	95.4	95.4	88.9	93.6	94.4	77.4	$23,668	$3,823	$19,844

Frequently Asked Questions about YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy

What is the racial makeup of YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy?

Students at YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy are 98% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Is YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy a good school?

YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 3.6% of Illinois high schools.

What district is YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

How many students attend YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 136 students attended YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy.

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