Youth Connection Charter School
| Youth Connection Charter School | |
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| YCCS logo | |
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Admin Office: 10 West 35th Street, Suite 11F4-2 , 60616 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Charter |
| Motto | Aim for college |
| School district | Chicago Public Schools |
| Key people | Sheila Venson - Exec Director Linda Hannah - President A. Molina - Vice President Sally Polasek - Secretary Daniel Jemison - Treasurer Larry Vaughn - Chief of Staff C Bowden - Director Arthur Ward - Director F. Balcazar - Director |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 3,500 |
| Nickname | YCCS |
| Revenue | $34,068,026 (FY 2010) |
| Website | Official website |
Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) is the largest charter school in the United States. Founded in 1997 it is the only charter school in Illinois that targets dropouts and other at-risk students. In 2010 YCCS served over 3,500 students through 23 campuses throughout Chicago.[1]
Campuses
- Ada S. McKinley Lakeside
- ASA – Community Services West
- Antonia Pantoja – Aspira
- Austin Career Education Center
- CCA – Community Services West
- Chatham Academy
- Charles Houston
- Community Youth Development Institute
- Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School
- El Cuarto Año – Association House
- Howard Area Alternative
- Innovations High School
- Jane Addams High School
- Latino Youth High School – Pilsen Wellness Center
- Olive – Harvey Middle College
- Options Laboratory School
- Sullivan House
- Truman Middle College
- Westside Holistic Leadership Academy
- West Town Academy
- YCCS Virtual High School / K12 at Malcolm X College
- Youth Connection Leadership Academy