YBMC Charter School

Summary:

YBMC Charter School is a small high school serving grades 11-12 with just 28 students, located in Normal, Illinois as part of the McLean County Unified School District 5. Unfortunately, this school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom 20% of Illinois high schools over the past decade and receiving 0 or 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor performance.

YBMC Charter School has faced significant challenges, including alarmingly high dropout rates ranging from 29% to 40.5% in recent years, as well as extremely high chronic absenteeism rates reaching 100% in the 2020-2021 and 2019-2020 school years. Proficiency rates on standardized tests, such as the SAT and Illinois Science Assessment, are also significantly lower than the state and district averages, with only 4.8% of students proficient in both Math and English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 24.6% and 34.9% for the McLean County Unified School District 5, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rates have been extremely low, ranging from 12.5% to 21.1% in recent years, much lower than the state and district averages.

When comparing YBMC Charter School to the nearby public high schools, such as Normal Community High School and Normal Community West High School, the performance gap is significant, with these schools having much higher rankings, graduation rates, test scores, and lower dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. Despite spending between $10,794 and $12,935 per student, YBMC Charter School has not been able to translate this funding into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the need for a comprehensive and targeted approach to address the root causes of the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter 11-12

360 Wylie Dr Ste 305
Normal, IL 61761-5500

(309) 454-3898

District: McLean County Unified School District 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
593^rd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,547

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 28

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

African American:

25.0%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details YBMC Charter School ranks worse than 85.1% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.52. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of YBMC Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 YBMC Charter School has the largest high school student body size in the McLean County Unified School District 5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at YBMC Charter School is $10,547, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

YBMC Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks YBMC Charter School 593^rd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See YBMC Charter School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

McLean County Unified School District 5:

SchoolDigger ranks McLean County Unified School District 5 420^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for YBMC Charter School

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Rank History for all students at YBMC Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2010	3.23	604^th	643	6.1%
2011	2.35	634^th	655	3.2%
2013	1.27	667^th	670	0.4%
2014	3.33	630^th	670	6.0%
2017	3.97	635^th	642	1.1%
2018	6.39	626^th	647	3.2%
2019	11.20	618^th	701	11.8%
2022	9.06	655^th	699	6.3%
2023	7.69	687^th	699	1.7%
2024	15.52	593^rd	697	14.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at YBMC Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.18	180^th	482	62.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at YBMC Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	11.36	552^nd	585	5.6%
2019	26.32	495^th	639	22.5%
2022	13.77	578^th	626	7.7%
2023	9.61	637^th	644	1.1%
2024	25.59	482^nd	639	24.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at YBMC Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	79.18	57^th	429	86.7%

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Rank History for Male students at YBMC Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	5.39	612^th	619	1.1%
2019	15.56	572^nd	675	15.3%
2024	21.11	526^th	668	21.3%

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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 YBMC Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	8	11	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	20
2010	13	21	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	34
2012	7	33	0	2	0	0	3	45
2013	16	24	0	3	0	0	0	43
2014	16	21	0	9	0	0	2	48
2015	10	24	0	0	0	0	1	35
2016	25	26	1	2	0	0	5	59
2017	25	20	0	5	0	0	3	53
2018	25	22	0	2	0	0	3	52
2019	18	15	0	6	0	1	2	42
2020	8	6	0	2	0	0	3	19
2021	4	8	0	3	0	0	3	18
2022	8	9	0	1	0	0	0	18
2023	14	7	0	3	1	1	2	28

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 YBMC Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	20	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	34	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	45	3.0	15.0	60
2013	43	n/a	n/a	67.4
2014	48	2.0	24.0	60.4
2015	35	3.0	11.6	68.6
2016	59	5.0	11.8	55.9
2017	53	3.5	15.1	69.8
2018	52	3.0	17.3	63.5
2019	42	3.0	14.0	61.9
2020	19	3.0	6.3	78.9
2021	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	18	4.0	4.5	61.1
2023	28	3.0	9.3	n/a

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 YBMC Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	20	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	34	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	45	3.0	15.0	60
2013	43	n/a	n/a	67.4
2014	48	2.0	24.0	60.4
2015	35	3.0	11.6	68.6
2016	59	5.0	11.8	55.9
2017	53	3.5	15.1	69.8
2018	52	3.0	17.3	63.5
2019	42	3.0	14.0	61.9
2020	19	3.0	6.3	78.9
2021	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	18	4.0	4.5	61.1
2023	28	3.0	9.3	n/a

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 YBMC Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$8,686 (100.0%)	$8,686
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$12,935 (100.0%)	$12,935
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$12,634 (100.0%)	$12,634
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$12,634 (100.0%)	$12,634
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$10,794 (100.0%)	$10,794
2024	$00 (0.0%)	$10,546 (100.0%)	$10,546

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on YBMC Charter 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 618^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 687^th of 699 High schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (YBMC Charter School)	5.5	0	5.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (McLean County Unified School District 5)	41.1	30.7	10.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (YBMC Charter School)	5.5	0	5.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (McLean County Unified School District 5)	43.7	38.4	5.3%
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	42	28	33.3%
African American	15	7	53.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	3	50%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	18	14	22.2%
Two or More Races	2	2

Schools Near YBMC Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (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	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
YBMC Charter School	Public, Charter	11-12	360 Wylie Dr Ste 305	Normal	61761	McLean County	McLean County Unified School District 5	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(309) 454-3898	28	3	9.3		14 (50.0%)	7 (25.0%)	3 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)	1 (3.6%)	2 (7.1%)	15.5	593^rd of 697 public high schools	14.9%		7.7	687^th of 699 public high schools	1.7%	94		4.8	4.8									$10,547	$00	$10,547
Normal Community West High School	Public	9-12	501 N Parkside Rd	Normal	61761	McLean County	McLean County Unified School District 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(309) 557-4402	1,628	104	15.6		1,111 (68.2%)	244 (15.0%)	152 (9.3%)	30 (1.8%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (5.5%)	54.3	269^th of 697 public high schools	61.4%		67.9	180^th of 699 public high schools	74.2%	89	53.3	18.1	29.0	98.9	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.5	99.0	99.2	97.5	$13,422	$529	$12,893
University High School	Public	9-12	Isu Campus Box 5300	Normal	61790	McLean County	ISU Laboratory Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(309) 438-8994	620	43	14.2		442 (71.3%)	30 (4.8%)	47 (7.6%)	60 (9.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.5%)	99.8	11^th of 697 public high schools	98.4%		97.8	10^th of 699 public high schools	98.6%	1	88.9	65.6	72.4	99.4	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.7
Safe School Program	Public	7-12	408 W Washington St	Bloomington	61701	McLean County	DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(309) 888-5120	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Regional Alop School	Public	7-12	201 E Grove St Ste 300	Bloomington	61701	McLean County	DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(309) 888-5120	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
McClean County Detention Center	Public	6-12	903 N Main St	Normal	61761	McLean County	McLean County Unified School District 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(309) 888-5550	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Eugene Field School	Public	12	412 E Cypress St	Normal	61761	McLean County	McLean County Unified School District 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(309) 557-4440	4	7	.5		2 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)								(n/a)				97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	100.0	95.5	100.0	97.7	$51,792	$8,390	$43,402
Bloomington Area Career Center	Public	11-12	1202 E Locust St	Bloomington	61701	McLean County	DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(309) 829-8671	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bloomington High School	Public	9-12	1202 E Locust St	Bloomington	61701	McLean County	Bloomington School District 87	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 828-5201	1,503	102	14.7	56.2%	698 (46.4%)	356 (23.7%)	258 (17.2%)	29 (1.9%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	158 (10.5%)	41.2	384^th of 697 public high schools	44.9%		46.6	370^th of 699 public high schools	47.1%	14	55.1	12.1	23.9	96.7	97.1	97.1	97.1	96.6	96.4	96.8	96.5	$17,149	$814	$16,335
Central Illinois Bridge Academy	Public	7-12	2000 Jacobssen Dr	Normal	61761	McLean County	DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(309) 888-5120	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about YBMC Charter School

What is the racial makeup of YBMC Charter School?

Students at YBMC Charter School are 50% White, 25% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 4% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend YBMC Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 28 students attended YBMC Charter School.

What district is YBMC Charter School in?

McLean County Unified School District 5

Is YBMC Charter School a good school?

YBMC Charter School ranks in the bottom 14.9% of Illinois high schools.

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