YCCS-ALBIZU CAMPUS PUERTO RICAN
YCCS-Albizu Campus Puerto Rican is a public charter high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 200 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade.
YCCS-Albizu Campos (part of the Youth Connection Charter School network) is a specialized educational institution located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. It is designed to serve "at-promise" youth—students who have previously dropped out of the traditional public school system or who are looking for a more flexible, supportive environment to earn their high school diploma. The school operates with a strong commitment to the Puerto Rican community, integrating cultural identity and community engagement into its educational mission.
The campus focuses on providing personalized instruction and comprehensive social-emotional support to help students overcome barriers to graduation. By offering smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to individual needs, Albizu Campos helps students regain academic momentum and prepare for post-secondary success, whether that involves college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Through its connection to the YCCS network, the school provides a vital pathway for Chicago’s youth to complete their education in a setting that values equity, cultural pride, and academic achievement.
For more information, contact YCCS-Albizu Campus Puerto Rican at (773) 342-8022 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60622-2854
(773) 342-8022
YCCS-ALBIZU CAMPUS PUERTO RICAN is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 200 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:
- 200
- 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 200 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending YCCS-ALBIZU CAMPUS PUERTO RICAN is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79.0%
- Black or African American
- 16.5%
- White
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.