YCCS-Innovations of Arts Integr

Charter School 484 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

484

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

40.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YCCS-Innovations of Arts Integr
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	30
Black	444
Two or More	2

Black
444 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
30 (6.2 %)
White
8 (1.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(312)999-9360
Website:	http://yccs.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	40.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 181

Grade 11 191

Grade 12 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for YCCS-Innovations of Arts Integr
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	2
Grade 10	181
Grade 11	191
Grade 12	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for YCCS-Innovations of Arts Integr
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	45.9%
Male	262	54.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)