Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, Yccs Chtr - Chatham ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs Chtr - Chatham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs Chtr - Chatham's student population of 104 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Yccs Chtr - Chatham ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yccs Chtr - Chatham is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2966 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
95%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
95%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs Chtr - Chatham's ranking?
Yccs Chtr - Chatham is ranked #2966 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs Chtr - Chatham?
The graduation rate of Yccs Chtr - Chatham is 40-49%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs Chtr - Chatham?
104 students attend Yccs Chtr - Chatham.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Yccs Chtr - Chatham students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yccs Chtr - Chatham?
Yccs Chtr - Chatham has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs Chtr - Chatham offer ?
Yccs Chtr - Chatham offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs Chtr - Chatham part of?
Yccs Chtr - Chatham is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Yccs Chtr - Chatham located?
Yccs Chtr - Chatham is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in South Side.
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