Serving 200 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School's student population of 200 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School 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-aspira Pantoja Alt High School is 0.13, 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
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
93%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
4%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
29.7%
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-aspira Pantoja Alt High School's ranking?
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School is ranked #3352 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School?
200 students attend Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School?
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School offer ?
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School part of?
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School located?
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in Avondale.
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