YCCS-Association House: Top Chicago School (2026 List)

About YCCS-Association House

YCCS-Association House is a public charter high school located in Chicago, Illinois and serves students in grades 9-12. The school is a premier school in the Youth Connection Charter School network and serves approximately 160 students with a supportive student to teacher ratio of about 15:1. It is known as one of the best schools because it is a specialized alternative that blends social-emotional support with a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes credit recovery and personalized student growth. The student body is culturally vibrant with total minority enrollment at 99%. Academically, YCCS-Association House prepares students for post-secondary education by encouraging participation in critical assessments like the SAT. With a funding of around $16,500 per pupil, the school is able to provide essential resources to its economically disadvantaged students. The school is ultimately known as one of the best schools for developing academic resilience and providing a professional, community-centered environment that successfully empowers students to achieve their high school diplomas and future goals, and it is one of the best high schools in Illinois.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%

Reading 0%

State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.

2

Full-time Teachers

51 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

102

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.98%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 50.98%

Black 47.06%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0%

White

0.98%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

50.98%

Black

47.06%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 102

52.94%

54 Female

47.06%

48 Male

Student Population

102 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 51 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

142 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

YCCS-Association House Contact Information

Address

1116 N Kedzie Ave Fl 4, Chicago, IL, 60651

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Phone

(773) 772-7170

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Website

http://yccs.us/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Association House High School works with Association House of Chicago to provide job training, clean energy career pathways and industry-recognized apprenticeships to prepare scholars for high-demand careers. The Humboldt Park campus provides SAT prep, dual credit, and individualized graduation plans to help students earn their diplomas and develop workforce skills. Scholars participate in behavioral health, technology and culinary training programs that are aligned with Association House’s community services and employer partners. The school hosts events such as Faces of Hope and trivia fundraisers that invite students, families and supporters to celebrate academic and career milestones.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q2. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Yes, Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Q3. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Yes, YCCS-Association House helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Q4. How does YCCS-Association House get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, YCCS-Association House lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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