- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chicago, IL
Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs
Federal NCES profile for Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170993006460Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #130 of 130
- high schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 281
- students enrolled
Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs ranks #130 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993006460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs grew from 305 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 170993006460 · Chicago, IL High · SMALL · CHARTER
281 enr · 25.5:1 · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs grew from 305 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lane Technical
Lane Technical High School
4,604 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
4,487 students
- Curie Metropol
Curie Metropolitan High School
3,099 students
- Kenwood Academ
Kenwood Academy High School
2,268 students
- Young Magnet H
Young Magnet High School
2,223 students
- This school 281
Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs
281 students
What this shows Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs compares
Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 82% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
53.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for City of Chicago Sd 299 reports $22,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Chicago
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Curie Metropolitan High School
Standard public school
3,099 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Park High School
Standard public school
2,214 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jones College Prep High School
Standard public school
1,954 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mather High School
Standard public school
1,777 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Standard public school
1,762 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Hubbard High School
Standard public school
1,710 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs
How many students attend Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs?
Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs has 281 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs is 25.5:1, which is 82% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs?
The largest demographic group at Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs is African American at 90.4% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs?
Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs rank among high schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs ranks #130 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.