Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School is an alternative high school located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the Paseo Boricua in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Serving 170 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican's student population of 170 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican 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-albizu Campos Puerto Rican is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2966 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
69%
28%
Black
24%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
92%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican's ranking?
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican is ranked #2966 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican?
The graduation rate of Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican is 40-49%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican?
170 students attend Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican?
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican offer ?
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican part of?
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican is part of Chicago 51±¬ÁÏs Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican located?
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.
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