YCCS-WEST TOWN ACADEMY ALT HIGH SCHOOL

YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS is a public charter high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 129 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade.

YCCS-West Town Academy is an alternative high school located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, operating as part of the Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) network. The school is specifically designed to serve students who have previously dropped out of the traditional public school system or who are at risk of doing so. By offering a smaller, more personalized learning environment, the academy focuses on re-engaging these students through individualized instruction and flexible scheduling, aiming to help them overcome academic or personal barriers to graduation.

Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that addresses the social and emotional needs of its student population. West Town Academy provides a range of wrap-around services, including career counseling, college preparation, and restorative justice practices, to ensure students are not only prepared for a high school diploma but are also equipped for post-secondary success. Its mission centers on providing a "second chance" opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment that empowers students to reclaim their education and build a clear path toward their future careers or higher education.

For more information, contact YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS at (312) 563-9044 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 N Sacramento Bvd
Chicago, IL 60612-1024
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YCCS-WEST TOWN ACADEMY ALT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 129 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
129
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 129 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending YCCS-WEST TOWN ACADEMY ALT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.

Black or African American
80.6%
Hispanic/Latino
17.1%
Two or more races
1.6%
White
0.8%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.