At a glance
Reported students
80
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
40:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
YCCS West: 80 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
40:1 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
- 111
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 37:1
What the reported data says about YCCS West
YCCS West 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 80 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 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 40:1, 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 Black (81.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.5%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.2%. 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 West
- 1How do the reported 40:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 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
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.5%
- 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
- White1.3%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black81.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Spry Community Links High School
High · Grades 09–12
82 reported students
Williams Medical Prep High Sch
High · Grades 09–12
74 reported students
Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS
High · Grades 09–12
87 reported students
YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS
High · Grades 09–12
94 reported students
IJLA Charter High School
High · Grades 09–12
95 reported students
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Academy
High · Grades 09–12
100 reported students
Public schools near YCCS West
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North-Grand High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 1,061 | 1 mi |
| Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 1,135 | 1.2 mi |
| Douglass Academy High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 29 | 1.2 mi |
| Orr Academy High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 361 | 1.3 mi |
| Excel Safe Academy West High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| Noble St Chtr-Pritzker College Prep High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 993 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about YCCS West
What grades does YCCS West serve?
YCCS West 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 West?
YCCS West reported 80 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 111 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at YCCS West?
The calculated ratio is 40:1, based on 80 students and 2 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 West a public, charter, or magnet school?
YCCS West 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 West students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.5% 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 West in?
YCCS West 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 West?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North-Grand High School (1 mi), Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad (1.2 mi), Douglass Academy High School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.