Harry S Truman College or Truman College, formerly called Mayfair College, is a part of City Colleges of Chicago. It offers multiple 2-year associate degrees, as well as occupational training in a number of fields.
Serving 192 students in grades 9-12, Yccs-truman Middle College High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yccs-truman Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Yccs-truman Middle College High School's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Yccs-truman Middle College High School 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-truman Middle College High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2821 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
52%
29%
Black
22%
16%
White
9%
45%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
82%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yccs-truman Middle College High School's ranking?
Yccs-truman Middle College High School is ranked #2821 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yccs-truman Middle College High School?
The graduation rate of Yccs-truman Middle College High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yccs-truman Middle College High School?
192 students attend Yccs-truman Middle College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Yccs-truman Middle College High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yccs-truman Middle College High School?
Yccs-truman Middle College High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yccs-truman Middle College High School offer ?
Yccs-truman Middle College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yccs-truman Middle College High School part of?
Yccs-truman Middle College High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Yccs-truman Middle College High School located?
Yccs-truman Middle College High School is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in Uptown.
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