YCCS-Austin Career Ed Cntr HS

City of Chicago SD 299
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
Charter School
Not reported M - M
School Overview
**YCCS-Austin Career Education Center High School** is a specialized alternative learning institution located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) network, the school is specifically designed to serve "at-risk" youth and students who have previously dropped out of the traditional public school system. Its primary mission is to re-engage these students by providing a personalized educational environment that focuses on credit recovery, academic stabilization, and the attainment of a high school diploma.

Beyond traditional academics, the Austin Career Education Center places a significant emphasis on vocational training and professional development. True to its name, the curriculum is structured to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce. By integrating career-focused programming with core subject requirements, the school aims to equip students with the practical skills, industry certifications, and self-confidence necessary to secure meaningful employment or pursue post-secondary education after graduation.
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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: (773)626-6988
Website: http://yccs.us/
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* 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