North Cook Young Adult Academy (2025-26 Ranking)

1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018

Tel: (847) 803-3707

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The percentage of students achieving is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 6-12
: <50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students (19-20)

26 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2001-2020)
Year	North Cook Young Adult Academy
2020	26
2019	26
2018	24
2017	24
2016	27
2015	36
2014	39
2013	38
2012	72
2011	75
2010	79
2008	148
2007	138
2006	79
2005	117
2004	99
2003	105
2002	86
2001	65

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Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	North Cook Young Adult Academy
2023	5
2022	5
2020	5
2019	5
2018	6
2017	6
2016	5
2015	5
2014	5
2013	7
2012	7
2005	16
2004	15

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Year Founded

1905

School Motto

We believe we are better together.

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State Level (IL)

(16-17)

<50%

32%

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2020)
Year	North Cook Young Adult Academy	Illinois	Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District
2020	5:1	15:1	6:1
2019	5:1	15:1	6:1
2018	4:1	16:1	5:1
2017	4:1	15:1	5:1
2016	5:1	16:1	6:1
2015	7:1	16:1	7:1
2014	8:1	16:1	8:1
2013	6:1	13:1	6:1
2012	10:1	16:1	8:1
2005	7:1	16:1	7:1
2004	7:1	17:1	7:1

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American Indian

(19-20)

n/a

Asian

(19-20)

12%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2020)
Year	North Cook Young Adult Academy	Illinois	Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District
2020	12%	5%	8%
2019	12%	5%	8%
2016	3%	5%	3%
2015	8%	6%	6%
2014	3%	5%	2%
2013	5%	5%	3%
2012	6%	4%	5%
2011	7%	5%	7%
2010	10%	5%	11%
2008	5%	5%	5%
2007	2%	5%	2%
2006	2%	5%	1%
2005	3%	5%	3%
2004	3%	4%	3%
2003	10%	4%	10%
2002	7%	4%	7%
2001	9%	4%	9%

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Hispanic

(19-20)

50%

26%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2020)
Year	North Cook Young Adult Academy	Illinois	Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District
2020	50%	26%	28%
2019	50%	26%	28%
2018	25%	26%	15%
2017	25%	26%	15%
2016	49%	26%	46%
2015	27%	25%	40%
2014	56%	25%	47%
2013	50%	24%	40%
2012	33%	24%	36%
2011	48%	23%	48%
2010	40%	22%	40%
2008	37%	21%	37%
2007	36%	20%	36%
2006	52%	19%	51%
2005	32%	18%	32%
2004	32%	18%	32%
2003	26%	17%	26%
2002	22%	16%	22%
2001	20%	15%	20%

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Black

(19-20)

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2020)
Year	North Cook Young Adult Academy	Illinois	Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District
2020	8%	17%	6%
2019	8%	17%	6%
2018	42%	17%	23%
2017	42%	17%	23%
2016	30%	17%	30%
2015	34%	17%	22%
2014	10%	17%	17%
2013	21%	18%	25%
2012	31%	18%	29%
2011	24%	18%	24%
2010	32%	20%	32%
2008	22%	20%	22%
2007	26%	20%	26%
2006	35%	20%	34%
2005	21%	20%	21%
2004	25%	21%	25%
2003	24%	21%	24%
2002	22%	21%	22%
2001	34%	21%	34%

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White

(19-20)

15%

48%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2020)
Year	North Cook Young Adult Academy	Illinois	Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District
2020	15%	48%	10%
2019	15%	48%	10%
2018	29%	49%	17%
2017	29%	49%	17%
2016	18%	49%	19%
2015	31%	49%	29%
2014	28%	50%	33%
2013	21%	50%	29%
2012	25%	51%	25%
2011	19%	51%	19%
2010	17%	53%	17%
2008	34%	54%	34%
2007	36%	55%	36%
2006	63%	56%	62%
2005	44%	57%	44%
2004	40%	57%	40%
2003	40%	58%	40%
2002	49%	59%	49%
2001	37%	60%	37%

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Hawaiian

(19-20)

n/a

Two or more races

(19-20)

15%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2020)
Year	North Cook Young Adult Academy	Illinois	Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District
2020	15%	4%	10%
2019	15%	4%	10%
2018	4%	3%	4%
2017	4%	3%	4%
2014	3%	3%	1%
2013	3%	3%	1%
2012	5%	3%	5%
2011	2%	3%	2%

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n/a

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2001-2020)
Year	North Cook Young Adult Academy	Illinois	Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District
2020	0.69	0.68	0.44
2019	0.69	0.68	0.44
2018	0.68	0.67	0.42
2017	0.68	0.67	0.42
2016	0.64	0.67	0.67
2015	0.72	0.67	0.71
2014	0.60	0.66	0.65
2013	0.67	0.66	0.70
2012	0.74	0.65	0.73
2011	0.69	0.66	0.68
2010	0.74	0.64	0.67
2008	0.71	0.64	0.70
2007	0.68	0.63	0.68
2006	0.75	0.61	0.75
2005	0.67	0.61	0.67
2004	0.68	0.60	0.68
2003	0.71	0.59	0.71
2002	0.66	0.59	0.66
2001	0.71	0.58	0.71

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Eligible for (19-20)

54%

47%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2020)
Year	North Cook Young Adult Academy	Illinois	Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District
2020	54%	47%	60%
2019	54%	47%	60%
2018	58%	46%	62%
2017	58%	46%	62%
2016	70%	47%	68%
2015	52%	52%	46%
2014	54%	47%	40%
2013	39%	45%	41%
2012	14%	21%	11%

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Eligible for (11-12)

15%

27%

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes

North Cook Young Adult Academy (NCYAA) is a Regional Safe Schools Program that serves students from Grades 6-12 who have had multiple suspensions or are pending expulsion from their home schools. NCYAA is dedicated to providing a positive, safe and inclusive learning experience for all students.

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What schools are North Cook Young Adult Academy often compared to?

North Cook Young Adult Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Iyc Chicago, West 40 Alop Achievers by visitors of our site.

How many students attend North Cook Young Adult Academy?

26 students attend North Cook Young Adult Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of North Cook Young Adult Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.

What grades does North Cook Young Adult Academy offer ?

North Cook Young Adult Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is North Cook Young Adult Academy part of?

North Cook Young Adult Academy is part of Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District.

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