YCCS-INNOVATIONS OF ARTS INTEGR
YCCS-Innovations of Arts Integr is a public charter high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 409 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade.
YCCS-Innovations of Arts Integrated (often referred to as Innovations High School) is a specialized alternative high school located in the heart of downtown Chicago. As part of the Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) network, the school is specifically designed to serve students who have previously dropped out of traditional high school settings or who are at risk of doing so. It provides a flexible, supportive, and non-traditional educational environment that focuses on re-engaging students and helping them earn their high school diplomas.
The hallmark of the school’s curriculum is its focus on "Arts Integration," which embeds creative expression, media, and performing arts into core academic subjects. By utilizing project-based learning and an arts-centered approach, the school aims to make education more engaging and relevant for its diverse student body. Located at 17 N. State St., the school leverages its proximity to the Chicago Loop to provide students with exposure to cultural resources, professional opportunities, and a mature, supportive atmosphere that prepares them for post-secondary education and career paths.
For more information, contact YCCS-Innovations of Arts Integr at (312) 999-9360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 999-9360
YCCS-INNOVATIONS OF ARTS INTEGR is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 409 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 409
- 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
* 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 409 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending YCCS-INNOVATIONS OF ARTS INTEGR is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 90.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- White
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 39.1%
- Male
- 60.9%
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.