Latino Youth High School

Latino Youth High School in Chicago, IL, serves 134 co–ed students across grades 9 through 12 in a nonsectarian, alternative school setting.
Established in 1974, the school is located in the Marshall Square neighborhood and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 with seven total teachers.
As a Chicago high school alternative program, Latino Youth High School provides education for a moderate enrollment size within an urban community.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Empowerment through Wellness
  • School Mascot: Owl And Gecko
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Latino Youth High School?
The application deadline for Latino Youth High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Latino Youth High School located?
Latino Youth High School is located in the Marshall Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Marshall Square.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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