Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette serves 10 students in grades 8-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette's student population of 10 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Building Youth Skills and Strengthening Families.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
70%
17%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
58%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette?
The graduation rate of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette?
10 students attend Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette students are Black, and 30% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette?
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette offer ?
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette part of?
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette is part of Idjj School District 428.
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