Illinois Youth Center-Warrenville

34 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The Illinois Youth Center (IYC) in Warrenville is a secure, state-operated juvenile justice facility under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ). It is specifically designated as the primary facility for incarcerated female youth in the state of Illinois. The center provides a structured environment that prioritizes safety and security while managing the transition of young offenders back into their communities.

Beyond its role as a secure facility, IYC-Warrenville offers a comprehensive educational and rehabilitative program tailored to the needs of its residents. The school provides academic instruction aligned with state standards, along with vocational training, mental health services, and specialized programming designed to address trauma, behavioral health, and life-skills development. The ultimate goal of the facility is to reduce recidivism by offering holistic support that prepares young women for a successful reintegration into society upon their release.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Illinois Youth Center-Warrenville
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	4
Black	20
Two or More	1

Black
20 (58.8%)
White
9 (26.5%)
Hispanic
4 (11.8%)
Two or More
1 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	IDJJ Sch Dist 428
Phone:	(630)983-6231
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 8