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#1371 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 36% in state

Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS

High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

7836 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+2.42 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)7% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$22,699

Students at Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2016–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 13 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,030/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,805

Median home value

$187,900

Median rent

$1,093/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

49.8%

Poverty rate

21.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Leo Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5private9–120.3 mi207Compare →
Simeon Career Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–120.6 mi1,138Compare →
Perspectives Chtr - HS of TechCharter · enrollment unverified4.79–121.2 mi428Compare →
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership AcCharter · enrollment unverified4.96–121.2 mi856Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

Schools in district
643
Rank in district
#189 of 621
District spending per student
$22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS

Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 85 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,371 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS

What grades does Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS serve?

Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS?

Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS rank in IL?

Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS ranks #1,371 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS a charter school?

Yes, Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS a Title I school?

No, Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS?

92.9% of students at Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60620)
66,511
Area average commute
38.4 min
Area median age
38.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60620; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2021, multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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