Yccs-Cca Academy High School

Summary:

Yccs-Cca Academy High School is a public charter high school located in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 107 students. Unfortunately, this school has consistently struggled, ranking in the bottom 10% of Illinois high schools and earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor performance.

The school's key metrics are concerning - it has had low graduation rates ranging from 42.6% to 68.5% over the past 5 years, much lower than the state and district averages. Dropout rates have been high, ranging from 5.3% to 33.6%, and chronic absenteeism is extremely high, from 84.4% to 94.8%. Academically, the school performs very poorly, with only 0-2.2% of students proficient in Math and ELA on the SAT, compared to 18.6-22.4% for the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and 26.1-31.1% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Noble St Charter-DRW Trading Col, North Lawndale Prep Charter - Christ, and Farragut Career Academy High School, Yccs-Cca Academy High School performs significantly worse across all key metrics. The school's poor performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Illinois high schools for female, male, African American, and low socioeconomic status students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623-1234

(773) 762-2272

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
665^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $31,989

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 78

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.9%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Yccs-Cca Academy High School ranks worse than 95.4% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 115^th among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.63. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Yccs-Cca Academy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: African American (94.9%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yccs-Cca Academy High School is 22.2. 138 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Yccs-Cca Academy High School employs 3.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yccs-Cca Academy High School is $31,989, which is the 22^nd highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yccs-Cca Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Yccs-Cca Academy High School 665^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Yccs-Cca Academy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Yccs-Cca Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Yccs-Cca Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	6.48	688^th	701	1.9%
2022	7.24	684^th	699	2.1%
2023	10.04	642^nd	699	8.2%
2024	10.63	665^th	697	4.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Yccs-Cca Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	29.55	306^th	473	35.3%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
2023	21.07	375^th	476	21.2%
2024	20.75	377^th	482	21.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yccs-Cca Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	10.32	623^rd	639	2.5%
2022	11.31	607^th	626	3.0%
2023	13.37	588^th	644	8.7%
2024	13.92	595^th	639	6.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Yccs-Cca Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	24.69	57^th	91	37.4%
2022	28.47	46^th	98	53.1%
2023	28.07	55^th	104	47.1%
2024	38.44	62^nd	125	50.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Yccs-Cca Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	6.49	644^th	665	3.2%
2022	10.38	595^th	658	9.6%
2023	10.17	599^th	656	8.7%
2024	11.71	620^th	664	6.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Yccs-Cca Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.99	301^st	428	29.7%
2024	27.00	261^st	429	39.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Yccs-Cca Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	7.24	649^th	675	3.9%
2022	9.92	620^th	664	6.6%
2023	10.39	611^th	668	8.5%
2024	10.02	632^nd	668	5.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Yccs-Cca Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	20.46	277^th	299	7.4%
2022	20.40	280^th	294	4.8%
2023	23.59	250^th	301	16.9%
2024	22.06	274^th	299	8.4%

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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 Yccs-Cca Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	0	162	1	0	0	163
2019	0	154	3	0	1	158
2020	0	137	5	1	1	144
2021	0	116	3	0	1	120
2022	1	132	7	0	2	142
2023	1	101	3	0	2	107
2024	0	74	4	0	0	78

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 Yccs-Cca Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	163	n/a	n/a	98.2
2019	158	6.0	26.3	96.2
2020	144	7.0	20.5	97.9
2021	120	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	142	6.0	23.6	91.5
2023	107	4.0	26.7	94.4
2024	78	3.5	22.2	96.2

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 Yccs-Cca Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	163	n/a	n/a	98.2
2019	158	6.0	26.3	96.2
2020	144	7.0	20.5	97.9
2021	120	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	142	6.0	23.6	91.5
2023	107	4.0	26.7	94.4
2024	78	3.5	22.2	96.2

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 Yccs-Cca Academy High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$679 (4.6%)	$14,037 (95.4%)	$14,716
2020	$642 (3.9%)	$15,924 (96.1%)	$16,566
2021	$815 (5.1%)	$15,101 (94.9%)	$15,916
2022	$815 (5.1%)	$15,101 (94.9%)	$15,916
2023	$2,461 (9.1%)	$24,496 (90.9%)	$26,957
2024	$2,758 (8.6%)	$29,231 (91.4%)	$31,989

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yccs-Cca Academy High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 688^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 642^nd of 699 High schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Yccs-Cca Academy High School)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.7	19.1	7.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Yccs-Cca Academy High School)	0	0
11th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.3	22.3	4%
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	158	107	32.3%
African American	154	101	34.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.2%	94.4%	1.8%

Schools Near Yccs-Cca Academy High 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
Yccs-Cca Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1231 S Pulaski Rd	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 762-2272	78	4	22.2	96.2%	0 (0.0%)	74 (94.9%)	4 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.6	665^th of 697 public high schools	4.6%		10	642^nd of 699 public high schools	8.2%	23		0.0	2.2									$31,989	$2,758	$29,231
Noble St Charter-DRW Trading Col	Public, Charter	9-12	931 S Homan Ave	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 893-4500	372	27	13.7	91.9%	0 (0.0%)	364 (97.8%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15.7	588^th of 697 public high schools	15.6%		18.5	574^th of 699 public high schools	17.9%	14		5.8	3.5									$28,163	$246	$27,917
North Lawndale Prep Charter - Christ	Public, Charter	9-12	1615 S Christiana Ave	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 542-1490	306	9	34.0	98.7%	1 (0.3%)	295 (96.4%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	10.6	668^th of 697 public high schools	4.2%		7.9	684^th of 699 public high schools	2.1%	16		1.4	0.0									$10,842	$1,953	$8,889
North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins	Public, Charter	9-12	1313 S Sacramento Dr	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 542-6766	377	14	26.9	93.6%	2 (0.5%)	363 (96.3%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	12.2	637^th of 697 public high schools	8.6%		8.3	677^th of 699 public high schools	3.1%	40		2.3	2.3									$10,461	$2,073	$8,388
Collins Academy High School	Public	9-12	1313 S Sacramento Dr	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-1840	229	28	8.1	97.8%	2 (0.9%)	219 (95.6%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.4	671^st of 697 public high schools	3.7%		7.4	691^st of 699 public high schools	1.1%	20		0.0	1.7	98.1	99.5	99.5	99.5	93.3	99.0	99.5	77.4	$35,188	$7,564	$27,624
Legal Prep Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4319 W Washington Blvd	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 922-7800	213	18	11.8	86.9%	0 (0.0%)	209 (98.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		10.1	641^st of 699 public high schools	8.3%	39		0.0	0.0									$28,240	$553	$27,687
Marshall Metropolitan High School	Public	9-12	3250 W Adams St	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6455	229	25	9.1	90.8%	0 (0.0%)	214 (93.4%)	13 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		7.8	686^th of 699 public high schools	1.9%	6		0.0	0.0	91.3	96.5	96.5	96.5	93.6	96.5	97.1	84.3	$36,883	$7,686	$29,197
Manley Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	2935 W Polk St	Chicago	60612	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6900	151	11	14.3	92.1%	5 (3.3%)	132 (87.4%)	12 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	14.6	606^th of 697 public high schools	13.1%		8.3	673^rd of 699 public high schools	3.7%	67		2.9	5.7	78.9	86.7	86.7	86.7	76.7	85.6	83.3	67.8	$41,956	$8,877	$33,079
YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4651 W Madison St	Chicago	60644	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 921-1315	114	5	22.8	95.6%	1 (0.9%)	110 (96.5%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		8.7	665^th of 699 public high schools	4.9%	15		0.0	0.0									$31,332	$2,517	$28,815
Farragut Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	2345 S Christiana Ave	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-1300	569	45	12.6	93.5%	4 (0.7%)	75 (13.2%)	487 (85.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13.5	616^th of 697 public high schools	11.6%		12.2	616^th of 699 public high schools	11.9%		17.1	2.6	4.3	92.5	93.7	93.7	93.7	89.3	93.9	92.3	84.7	$24,990	$3,975	$21,015

Frequently Asked Questions about Yccs-Cca Academy High School

What is the racial makeup of Yccs-Cca Academy High School?

Students at Yccs-Cca Academy High School are 95% African American, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Yccs-Cca Academy High School in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

Is Yccs-Cca Academy High School a good school?

Yccs-Cca Academy High School ranks in the bottom 4.6% of Illinois high schools.

How many students attend Yccs-Cca Academy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 78 students attended Yccs-Cca Academy High School.

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