YCCS-CCA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
YCCS-CCA Academy 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 163 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade.
YCCS-CCA Academy High School, located at 1231 S. Pulaski Rd in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, is a member of the Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) network. As an alternative high school, CCA Academy is specifically designed to serve students who have dropped out of the traditional school system or are at risk of doing so. The school focuses on re-engaging students by providing a flexible, supportive, and personalized learning environment that helps them overcome academic and personal barriers to earn their high school diplomas.
The academy emphasizes a holistic approach to education, combining core academic coursework with social-emotional support and workforce development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between students and faculty, CCA Academy aims to build student confidence and provide a pathway toward post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. It serves as a vital community hub for students seeking a second chance to complete their education in a focused and encouraging setting.
For more information, contact YCCS-CCA Academy HS at (773) 762-2272 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60623-1234
(773) 762-2272
YCCS-CCA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 163 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 163
- 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 163 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending YCCS-CCA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 99.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
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.