ILLINOIS YOUTH CTR - ST CHARLES
Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles is a public high school that is part of the IDJJ Sch Dist 428 school district, located in Saint Charles, IL with about 63 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 15 teachers, Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Illinois Youth Center (IYC) – St. Charles is a state-operated juvenile correctional facility located in St. Charles, Illinois. Administered by the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ), the center serves as a secure residential setting for youth committed to state custody. The primary objective of the facility is to provide a structured, rehabilitative environment that emphasizes public safety while addressing the specific behavioral, educational, and psychological needs of incarcerated juveniles.
Operationally, the facility integrates academic instruction with therapeutic programming to support the long-term reintegration of its residents into the community. Residents at IYC-St. Charles typically engage in state-mandated schooling, vocational training, and various counseling services designed to address underlying issues such as substance abuse, emotional regulation, and social skill development. The center operates under strict security protocols, functioning as part of Illinois' broader system of juvenile justice reform, which aims to shift the focus from purely punitive measures toward trauma-informed care and restorative justice practices.
For more information, contact Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles at (630) 584-0506 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Saint Charles, IL 60175-6062
(630) 584-0506
ILLINOIS YOUTH CTR - ST CHARLES is a public school in Saint Charles, IL with about 63 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- IDJJ Sch Dist 428
- Total Students:
- 63
- Teachers:
- 15.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 63 students
- Black or African American
- 68.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.6%
- White
- 9.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Male
- 100.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.