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 600 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
- 10th grade internship program
- Small classroom size with teacher to student ratio of 12:1
- 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. Because of the work of dedicated faculty and staff, YWLCS ranks 1st among 77 Chicago public high schools in percentage of students entering college or post-secondary education. Now in its tenth year of operation, YWLCS has graduated more than 350 high school students and recently graduated 100% of its Class of 2010.
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]