At a glance
Reported students
174
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS: 174 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
19.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 180
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.7:1
What the reported data says about YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS
YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 174 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (94.8%) and Black (2.9%). English learners represent 21.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic94.8%
- Black2.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Chicago Public Schools District 299
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
High · Grades 09–12
183 reported students
YCCS-Albizu Campos Puerto Rican HS
High · Grades 09–12
184 reported students
Austin College and Career Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12
190 reported students
YCCS-Truman Middle College HS
High · Grades 09–12
192 reported students
Manley Career Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12
193 reported students
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl
High · Grades 11–12
152 reported students
Public schools near YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spry Community Links High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 82 | 0.5 mi |
| Collins Academy STEAM High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 228 | 0.7 mi |
| North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 276 | 0.7 mi |
| North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 258 | 0.7 mi |
| Farragut Career Academy HS High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 490 | 0.8 mi |
| IHSCA Charter High School High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 567 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS
What grades does YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS serve?
YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Chicago Public Schools District 299.
How many students attend YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS?
YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS reported 174 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 180 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 174 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS in?
YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299, based in Chicago, IL, which operates 641 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Spry Community Links High School (0.5 mi), Collins Academy STEAM High School (0.7 mi), North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.