Yccs-progressive Leadership Acad

YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy is a charter high school located in Chicago, Illinois. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 136 and offers personalized attention with its student-to-teacher ratio of about 136 to 1, which is due to having just one full-time equivalent teacher currently. The school's academic performance places it at the lower end of rankings in Illinois, with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and an academic score of 2.0 out of 10.

In terms of proficiency, only 5% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 6% achieve the same level in Math. Despite these challenges, YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy is committed to supporting its students through a variety of programs and resources tailored to their needs. The school's setting within a large city offers access to diverse opportunities for learning and community engagement, fostering an environment where students can grow both academically and personally.

With an enrollment of 136 students, Yccs-progressive Leadership Acad is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Yccs-progressive Leadership Acad is 136:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Yccs-progressive Leadership Acad is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.