D
Needs Improvement
35/100

YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 3424 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 3% · Math 3% proficient · 6th percentile in Illinois
Graduation
D
52% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

35
Repit Score
out of 100
132
Students
enrolled
26.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%6/100reading 6th percentile, math 6th percentile among Illinois high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%5/10052% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 85% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−24 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−20 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate52% (−33 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2018

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 3424 S State St
City Chicago
ZIP Code 60616
District 1709930
NCES School ID 170993006518
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60616

Understanding the community around YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,326
Per Capita Income $48,866
Poverty Rate 10.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.3%
High School or Higher 85.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $391,100
Median Rent $1,240
Owner-Occupied 37.9%
Renter-Occupied 62.1%
View full data for ZIP 60616 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.6%
Female 42.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 81.1%
Hispanic/Latino 18.2%
Asian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 132
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 26.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership?
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership has a Repit School Score of 35 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership?
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership has 132 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.4:1.
What grades does YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership serve?
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership receive per student?
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership receives $25,599 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership in 60616 ▼
Avg Home Value
$346,649
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,858
1-Year Change
+9.8%
% Renters
62.1%

Other Schools in 60616

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026