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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IDJJ SCH DIST 428·NCES 170000603793

IYC Chicago

136 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 · (312) 633-5219 · Cook County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL37 STUDENTS
Enrollment
37
High
DISTRICT 31 · STATE 834
Student : Teacher
4.6:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 3.6:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
92%
34 students
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
9
Grade 10
10
Grade 11
8
Grade 12
10
Student demographics
Hispanic
1130%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 29%
Black
2670%
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 16%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
37100%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
37
-22 (-37%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.6:1
was 6.6:1
% White
0%
was 3%
% Hispanic
30%
was 12%
% Black
70%
was 78%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About IYC Chicago

Located at 136 N Western Ave, in Chicago, Illinois, IYC Chicago is a tiny four-year high school that educates 37 students (grades 6 through 12), part of IDJJ Sch Dist 428. Compared to the state average of about 834 students per school, that is 96% below typical.

IYC Chicago is one of 5 schools operated by IDJJ Sch Dist 428, a district that educates 157 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, IYC Chicago shows that 70% of the student body identifies as Black; the rest is composed of 30% Hispanic. That is visibly more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 22%.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 4.6:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.8:1, putting IYC Chicago tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 92% of students at IYC Chicago qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Cook County (around 66%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Across the wider county, census data for Cook County shows median household earnings sit near $83,498, roughly 43% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Cook County runs 1406 public schools (combined enrollment of about 697,934 students), of which IYC Chicago is one.

The closest other public school is Phoenix Military Academy HS, roughly 0.3 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around IYC Chicago.

IYC Chicago operates from a metropolitan location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 37%: 59 students in 2018 compared to 37 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 12% to 30% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 6.6:1 in 2018 to 4.6:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Cook County at a glance

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Population
5,182,090
Census ACS
Median income
$83,498
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,406
697,934 students

Quick facts

School name
IYC Chicago
District
IDJJ Sch Dist 428
Address
136 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Phone
(312) 633-5219
County
Cook County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
37
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
4.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
34 (92%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
170000603793
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in IDJJ Sch Dist 428
Other schools in Chicago
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Frequently asked questions

About IYC Chicago
How many students attend IYC Chicago?
IYC Chicago enrolls approximately 37 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does IYC Chicago serve?
IYC Chicago serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at IYC Chicago?
Approximately 4.6:1 students per teacher at IYC Chicago.
What is the racial breakdown of students at IYC Chicago?
At IYC Chicago, the student body is approximately 30% Hispanic, 70% Black.
Is IYC Chicago public or private?
IYC Chicago is a public K-12 school, overseen by IDJJ Sch Dist 428.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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