YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Academy
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Charter · Grades 9 - 12
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Academy ranking
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YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 132 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2017
| Group | Trend | 2017 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.8% | 81.1% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.5% | 18.2% | ▲ 11.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Academy
Typical home value $333K in zip 60616 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Perspectives Chtr - IIT CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away · charter540th of 601
ELA 21% - –Air Force Acad High SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away
- –Chicago Military Academy HSChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away
- –YCCS- McKinley-Lakeside Leadership AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away · charter
- –Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HSChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away
- 1Phillips Academy High SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away585th of 601
ELA 12% - –Urban Prep Chtr Acad Bronzeville HSChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away · charter
- 1Perspectives Chtr - Joslin CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.7 mi away · charter562nd of 601
ELA 23% · Math 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Academy in?
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Academy is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Academy a good school?
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Academy does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Academy?
Black 81%, Hispanic 18% (132 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60616 is $333K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.