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Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette

17808 State Highway 100 W
Grafton, IL 62037
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette serves 10 students in grades 8-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette's student population of 10 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Building Youth Skills and Strengthening Families.
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

The diversity score of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
70%
17%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
58%
27%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette?
The graduation rate of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette?
10 students attend Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette students are Black, and 30% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette?
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette offer ?
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette part of?
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette is part of Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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