Serving 3,959 students in grades 9-12, Youth Connections Charter 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 was ≤1% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,959 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤1%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
27%
28%
Black
71%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)32%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth Connections Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Youth Connections Charter High School is 32%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Youth Connections Charter High School?
3,959 students attend Youth Connections Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Youth Connections Charter High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Youth Connections Charter High School?
Youth Connections Charter High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Youth Connections Charter High School offer ?
Youth Connections Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Youth Connections Charter High School part of?
Youth Connections Charter High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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