Serving 195 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School's student population of 195 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2833 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
65%
28%
Black
29%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
72%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School's ranking?
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School is ranked #2833 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School?
195 students attend Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School?
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School offer ?
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School part of?
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School located?
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School is located in the East Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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