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%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in IL)
- 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
School Rankings
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.
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
(21-22)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: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
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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