About the Young Women's Leadership
Charter School of Chicago
Each year, Young Women's Leadership Charter School (YWLCS), the only all-girls public school in Chicago, takes nearly 350 urban girls grade 7-12 and prepares them with the tools to graduate high school, continue through post-secondary education, and go on to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Any young woman residing in Chicago and of the right age is eligible to attend YWLCS, but admission is based on lottery. With a waiting list of more than 300 students, YWLCS students and families know their experience is unique. Click here to learn more about applying to YWLCS.
What distinguishes YWLCS from other Chicago public schools?
- Single-sex education provides a cooperative, supportive working environment
- Emphasis on math, science, and technology
- Small classroom size with teacher to student ratio of 1:12
- On-site social workers and school clinic
- Highly developed college preparatory program
- Enrichments programs and external partnerships
- Highly qualified staff and faculty
Fifty-seven percent of our faculty and staff have graduate degrees, while twenty-five percent of our teachers are Nationally Board Certified, which is the highest credential of the teaching profession. Now in its twelfth year of operation, YWLCS recently graduated 100% of its Class of 2011, of which 90% have gone on to college.
If you wish to be part of this committed faculty and staff, click here to learn about our employment opportunities.
YWLCS School Profile PDF [300kb]