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#1368 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 36% in state
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
500 N Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
6.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
6.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#1,368 of 3,813
In Chicago
#189 of 630
public schools
In district
#186 of 621
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS
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About Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS serves approximately 97 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,368 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Structured state assessment records for Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 6.5
- IL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 97 students, Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS — Students at Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 13 test records from IL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS Compares
See how Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
500 N Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Westinghouse High School (rated 7.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Chicago HS for the Arts (rated 7.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Noble St Chtr-Rowe-Clark MS Acad (rated 6.6/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Morton Elem Career Academy Chicago | 0.1 mi | 4.4 |
| LEARN Chtr - Middle School Chicago | 0.3 mi | 6.5 |
| LEARN Charter Excel Campus Chicago | 0.3 mi | 7.6 |
| LEARN Chtr - 7th Campus Chicago | 0.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Westinghouse High School Chicago | 0.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Polaris Elem Charter Academy Chicago | 0.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Beidler Elem School Chicago | 0.4 mi | 3.7 |
| UCAN ACADEMY Chicago | 0.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Cather Elem School Chicago | 0.6 mi | 3.7 |
| YCCS-Association House Chicago | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Chicago HS for the Arts Chicago | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Faraday Elem School Chicago | 0.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Marshall Metropolitan High School Chicago | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| YCCS-Albizu Campos Puerto Rican Chicago | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Raby High School Chicago | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| LEARN Chtr-Campbell Campus Chicago | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Locke A Elem Charter Academy Chicago | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Chopin Elem School Chicago | 0.8 mi | 3.3 |
| Noble St Chtr-Rowe-Clark MS Acad Chicago | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps Chicago | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60612 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,457
Median Home Value
$331,600
Median Rent
$1,330/mo
Population
34,699
College Educated
41.3%
Homeownership
30.8%
Avg Commute
31.5 min
Poverty Rate
23.5%
Median Age
35.2
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| Cisne High School Cisne, IL | 6.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS
What grades does Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS serve?
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS?
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS rank in IL?
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS ranks #1,368 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt 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-west Town Academy Alt HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS a charter school?
Yes, Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS a Title I school?
No, Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yccs-west Town Academy Alt HS?
83.5% of students at Yccs-west Town Academy Alt 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (312) 563-9044
Resources & Links
District
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299- District Enrollment
- 322,809
- Schools in District
- 643
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,699
- District Rank
- #186 of 621
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