YCCS-COMMUNITY YOUTH DEV INST HIGH SCHOOL

YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst 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 156 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade.

YCCS-Community Youth Dev Institute (CYDI) is a specialized secondary school located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) network, it is designed specifically to serve students who have previously dropped out of the traditional public school system or who are at risk of doing so. The school focuses on re-engaging these young adults by providing a supportive, flexible learning environment that prioritizes credit recovery and individualized academic pathways to help students earn their high school diplomas.

Beyond traditional academics, the institute emphasizes holistic development by integrating social-emotional support and vocational training into its curriculum. By fostering smaller class sizes and a personalized approach, CYDI aims to remove the systemic barriers that often impede students in larger, conventional high schools. The ultimate goal of the program is to equip its students with both the educational credentials and the practical life skills necessary to successfully transition into post-secondary education, military service, or the modern workforce.

For more information, contact YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS at (773) 723-9631 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.