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North Cook Young Adult Academy

1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
We believe we are better together.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(16-17)
<50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
12%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
50%
26%
Black
(19-20)
8%
17%
White
(19-20)
15%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
15%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
15%
27%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • North Cook Young Adult Academy (NCYAA) is a Regional Safe Schools Program that serves students from Grades 6-12 who have had multiple suspensions or are pending expulsion from their home schools. NCYAA is dedicated to providing a positive, safe and inclusive learning experience for all students.

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are North Cook Young Adult Academy often compared to?
North Cook Young Adult Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Iyc Chicago, West 40 Alop Achievers by visitors of our site.
How many students attend North Cook Young Adult Academy?
26 students attend North Cook Young Adult Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of North Cook Young Adult Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What grades does North Cook Young Adult Academy offer ?
North Cook Young Adult Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is North Cook Young Adult Academy part of?
North Cook Young Adult Academy is part of Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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