How do you get into YCCS- McKinley Lakeside Leadership HS?

Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.

Does YCCS- McKinley Lakeside Leadership HS have a ranking?

No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

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YCCS- McKinley Lakeside Leadership HS

2920 S WABASH AVE · 87 students · grades 9-12

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district 65% (-57)

CPS publishes no school ranking — it retired its 1+/1/2+ levels — so these sit beside the district average rather than a position in a list.

About YCCS - MCKINLEY

YCCS - McKinley Lakeside Leadership Academy

2920 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616 · 3129495010

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get into YCCS- McKinley Lakeside Leadership HS?: Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.
Does YCCS- McKinley Lakeside Leadership HS have a ranking?: No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

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School facts, graduation and college-enrollment rates come from the City of Chicago open data portal, refreshed 2026-09-12. The official source of truth for admissions is cps.edu/gocps.

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