Below Average
#2993 of 3,813 schools in IL
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
3424 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher
26.4:1
Score
4.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher
26.4:1
Score
4.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#2,993 of 3,813
In Chicago
#495 of 630
public schools
In district
#487 of 621
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Academic growth
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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About Yccs-youth Connection Leadership
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Yccs-youth Connection Leadership serves approximately 132 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Yccs-youth Connection Leadership has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,993 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Structured state assessment records for Yccs-youth Connection Leadership show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 6.5
- IL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 132 students, Yccs-youth Connection Leadership 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-youth Connection Leadership 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-youth Connection Leadership runs 26.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Yccs-youth Connection Leadership — Students at Yccs-youth Connection Leadership score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 9 test records from IL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Compares
See how Yccs-youth Connection Leadership 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
3424 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yccs-youth Connection Leadership may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS (rated 7.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Air Force Acad High School (rated 7.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS (rated 7.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DE LA SALLE INSTITUTE - INSTITUTE CAMPUS Chicago | 0.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Perspectives Chtr - IIT Campus Chicago | 0.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Air Force Acad High School Chicago | 0.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Chicago Military Academy HS Chicago | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Wells Preparatory Elem Academy Chicago | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership Chicago | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| MCKINLEY LAKESIDE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Chicago | 0.6 mi | 4.7 |
| Pershing Elem Humanities Magnet Chicago | 0.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Phillips Academy High School Chicago | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Drake Elem School Chicago | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| ST JEROME SCHOOL Chicago | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch Chicago | 0.9 mi | 9.8 |
| Ward J Elem School Chicago | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Minnie Minoso Academy Chicago | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS Chicago | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| James R Doolittle Academy Chicago | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Healy Elem School Chicago | 0.9 mi | 8.6 |
| Hendricks Elem Community Academy Chicago | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad Chicago | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60616 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,841
Median Home Value
$387,300
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
Population
54,456
College Educated
52.9%
Homeownership
39.3%
Avg Commute
29.5 min
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Median Age
37.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| Astoria High School Astoria, IL | 4.9 |
| YCCS Chtr - Chatham Chicago, IL | 4.9 |
| COOP HS 7 Rossville, IL | 5.0 |
| Morrisonville High School Morrisonville, IL | 5.0 |
| A-C Central High School Ashland, IL | 5.1 |
| Griggsville-Perry High School Griggsville, IL | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yccs-youth Connection Leadership
What grades does Yccs-youth Connection Leadership serve?
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Yccs-youth Connection Leadership?
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yccs-youth Connection Leadership?
The student-teacher ratio at Yccs-youth Connection Leadership is 26.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yccs-youth Connection Leadership rank in IL?
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership ranks #2,993 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Yccs-youth Connection Leadership's MySchoolScout rating?
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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-youth Connection Leadership?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yccs-youth Connection Leadership has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Yccs-youth Connection Leadership a charter school?
Yes, Yccs-youth Connection Leadership is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Yccs-youth Connection Leadership a Title I school?
No, Yccs-youth Connection Leadership is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yccs-youth Connection Leadership?
88.6% of students at Yccs-youth Connection Leadership 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
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.8%
- Phone
- (312) 225-4668
Resources & Links
District
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299- District Enrollment
- 322,809
- Schools in District
- 643
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,699
- District Rank
- #487 of 621
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