YCCS-Jane Addams Alternative HS

Charter School

Not reported M - M

School Overview

**YCCS-Jane Addams Alternative High School**, located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, is a member of the Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) network. It serves as an alternative educational option specifically designed for students who have faced challenges in traditional school settings or who have dropped out and wish to re-engage with their education. The school provides a supportive, flexible environment aimed at helping students recover credits, improve their academic standing, and ultimately earn a high school diploma.

Beyond academics, Jane Addams is known for its focus on social-emotional support and workforce preparation. The school integrates trauma-informed care and personalized instruction to help students navigate the hurdles that previously interfered with their schooling. By combining a condensed, manageable credit-recovery model with vocational training and mentorship, the school empowers its students to overcome systemic barriers, develop long-term career goals, and successfully transition into post-secondary education or the professional workforce.

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Closed
School Level:	Not reported
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(312)563-1748
Website:	http://yccs.us/
Grade Range:	M - M
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Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
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NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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

Grade breakdown: M - M