YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School

Summary:

YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School is a public charter high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 111 students in grades 9-12. Unfortunately, this school has consistently struggled with extremely low academic performance, high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates, and poor graduation outcomes.

The school's academic metrics are deeply concerning. YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School ranks in the bottom 10% of Illinois high schools, with 0% of 11th-grade students proficient in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts, far below the district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from just 24.7% to 60.0% in recent years, well below the state and district norms. Additionally, the school has grappled with high dropout rates, ranging from 22.2% to 43.1%, and chronic absenteeism as high as 95.3%.

When compared to nearby schools within the same Chicago Public Schools District 299, YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School stands out as an outlier in terms of academic performance. For instance, Noble St Charter-Rowe-Clark Middle School Academy and Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School, both located within 2 miles, have significantly higher graduation rates and lower chronic absenteeism compared to YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School. The school's struggles are particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of Illinois high schools for female, male, and low socioeconomic status students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4651 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644-3646

(773) 921-1315

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
680^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $31,332

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 114

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.5%

Hispanic:

2.6%

White:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details YCCS-Scholastic Achievement 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-Scholastic Achievement 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 Racial makeup is: African American (96.5%), Hispanic (2.6%), White (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School is 22.8. 140 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School is $31,332, which is the 23^rd highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

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-Scholastic Achievement High School

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Rank History for all students at YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	6.59	686^th	701	2.1%
2022	6.88	692^nd	699	1.0%
2023	8.70	665^th	699	4.9%
2024	9.68	680^th	697	2.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School

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

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	10.25	631^st	639	1.3%
2022	10.54	616^th	626	1.6%
2023	12.17	609^th	644	5.4%
2024	12.16	609^th	639	4.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	24.69	57^th	91	37.4%
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-Scholastic Achievement High School

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	8.93	625^th	656	4.7%
2024	10.08	632^nd	664	4.8%

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Rank History for Male students at YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	8.97	624^th	675	7.6%
2022	7.64	649^th	664	2.3%
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-Scholastic Achievement High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	20.21	289^th	299	3.3%
2022	20.15	281^st	294	4.4%
2023	23.91	248^th	301	17.6%
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-Scholastic Achievement High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	0	146	7	1	0	154
2019	0	163	6	1	0	170
2020	0	162	3	2	1	168
2021	1	143	5	2	0	151
2022	1	150	10	0	0	161
2023	1	105	4	0	1	111
2024	1	110	3	0	0	114

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-Scholastic Achievement High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	154	n/a	n/a	97.4
2019	170	7.0	24.2	88.2
2020	168	4.0	42.0	96.4
2021	151	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	161	3.0	53.6	93.2
2023	111	7.0	15.8	94.6
2024	114	5.0	22.8	95.6

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-Scholastic Achievement High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	154	n/a	n/a	97.4
2019	170	7.0	24.2	88.2
2020	168	4.0	42.0	96.4
2021	151	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	161	3.0	53.6	93.2
2023	111	7.0	15.8	94.6
2024	114	5.0	22.8	95.6

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-Scholastic Achievement High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$585 (4.4%)	$12,751 (95.6%)	$13,337
2020	$548 (3.8%)	$13,973 (96.2%)	$14,521
2021	$674 (4.4%)	$14,756 (95.6%)	$15,430
2022	$674 (4.4%)	$14,756 (95.6%)	$15,430
2023	$2,683 (9.1%)	$26,890 (90.9%)	$29,572
2024	$2,517 (8.0%)	$28,815 (92.0%)	$31,332

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on YCCS-Scholastic Achievement 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 686^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 665^th of 699 High schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (YCCS-Scholastic Achievement 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-Scholastic Achievement 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%
End of Course Science (YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School)	0	12.5	12.5%
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	170	111	34.7%
African American	163	105	35.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.2%	94.6%	6.4%

Schools Near YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	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-Scholastic Achievement High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4651 W Madison St	Chicago	60644	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 921-1315	114	5	22.8	95.6%	1 (0.9%)	110 (96.5%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		8.7	665^th of 699 public high schools	4.9%	15	0.0	0.0									$31,332	$2,517	$28,815
Legal Prep Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4319 W Washington Blvd	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 922-7800	213	18	11.8	86.9%	0 (0.0%)	209 (98.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		10.1	641^st of 699 public high schools	8.3%	39	0.0	0.0									$28,240	$553	$27,687
Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School	Public	9-12	5101 W Harrison St	Chicago	60644	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6250	411	35	11.7	99.3%	1 (0.2%)	391 (95.1%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	11.6	650^th of 697 public high schools	6.7%		8.2	678^th of 699 public high schools	3.0%	28	0.0	4.1	97.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	90.9	99.2	98.5	76.9	$28,061	$5,112	$22,949
Austin College and Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	231 N Pine Ave	Chicago	60644	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-0660	217	17	13.1	82.9%	1 (0.5%)	192 (88.5%)	23 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12.4	636^th of 697 public high schools	8.8%		8.6	668^th of 699 public high schools	4.4%	32	3.8	0.0	91.1	92.9	92.9	92.9	90.5	92.9	93.5	88.8	$33,383	$5,365	$28,017
Orr Academy High School	Public	9-12	730 N Pulaski Rd	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6500	303	23	13.3	88.4%	4 (1.3%)	179 (59.1%)	118 (38.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	10.2	674^th of 697 public high schools	3.3%		10.2	639^th of 699 public high schools	8.6%	35	0.0	1.3	74.3	83.3	83.3	83.3	75.9	81.6	75.5	80.4	$26,146	$4,305	$21,840
Yccs-Cca Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1231 S Pulaski Rd	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 762-2272	78	4	22.2	96.2%	0 (0.0%)	74 (94.9%)	4 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.6	665^th of 697 public high schools	4.6%		10	642^nd of 699 public high schools	8.2%	23	0.0	2.2									$31,989	$2,758	$29,231
Raby High School	Public	9-12	3545 W Fulton Blvd	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6755	164	30	5.4	95.7%	2 (1.2%)	140 (85.4%)	21 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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	95.9	98.6	98.6	99.3	91.8	99.3	98.0	82.9	$46,655	$8,544	$38,112
Douglass Academy High School	Public	9-12	543 N Waller Ave	Chicago	60644	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6176	37	9	4.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	36 (97.3%)	1 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	91.2	94.1	94.1	94.1	85.3	94.1	94.1	76.5	$93,787	$18,380	$75,407
YCCS West	Public, Charter	9-12	4909 W Division St	Chicago	60651	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 261-0994	69	3	23.0	97.1%	1 (1.4%)	56 (81.2%)	12 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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									$36,730	$3,347	$33,383
Noble St Charter-Rowe-Clark Middle School Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3645 W Chicago Ave	Chicago	60651	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 242-2212	348	23	15.1	99.1%	0 (0.0%)	298 (85.6%)	47 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	12.9	625^th of 697 public high schools	10.3%		7.4	689^th of 699 public high schools	1.4%	64	0.0	6.3									$26,898	$246	$26,652

Frequently Asked Questions about YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School

What district is YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

What is the racial makeup of YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School?

Students at YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School are 96% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Is YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School a good school?

YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Illinois high schools.

How many students attend YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 114 students attended YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School.

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