North Cook Young Adult Academy

1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018

www.ncisc.org/NCYAA

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The North Cook Young Adult Academy (NCYAA), located in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a specialized educational program designed to support students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. Operated under the North Cook Intermediate Service Center, the academy focuses on providing an alternative path to graduation for young adults, typically ages 16 to 21, who are credit-deficient or at risk of dropping out. By offering a smaller, more personalized learning environment, the school aims to re-engage students through tailored academic instruction and a structured support system that prioritizes individual progress.

Beyond core academics, the academy places a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth and post-secondary preparation. The curriculum is often self-paced, allowing students to recover credits efficiently while balancing work or personal responsibilities. By fostering a culture of accountability and encouragement, North Cook Young Adult Academy serves as a vital bridge for students, equipping them with the necessary skills, credentials, and confidence to transition into the workforce, vocational training, or higher education.

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Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Region 05 North Cook ISC 1
Phone:	(847)803-3702
Website:	http://www.ncisc.org/NCYAA
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

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9th

10th

11th

12th