YORK ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

York Alternative High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 203 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 85 teachers, York Alternative High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 2:1. 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.

York Alternative High School is an educational facility located within the Cook County Department of Corrections in Chicago, Illinois. It is operated by the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system and serves students who are currently incarcerated and under the age of 21. The primary mission of the school is to provide these students with access to a high school education, credit recovery opportunities, and the instructional support necessary to earn a diploma or an equivalency certificate despite their circumstances.

Because of its unique environment, the school focuses on creating a stable, structured learning atmosphere that balances academic rigor with the specific behavioral and social needs of its student population. The curriculum is designed to help students stay on track for graduation, aiming to reduce the educational disruption caused by their involvement with the juvenile justice system. By offering a path to academic achievement, York Alternative High School works to improve the long-term prospects of its students, emphasizing the role of education in successful reintegration into the community upon their release.

For more information, contact York Alternative High School at (773) 535-7021 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.