North Cook Young Adult Academy
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone: (847) 824-8300
District: Region 05 North Cook Intermediate Service Center 1
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-12 • 35 students
Des Plaines's North Cook Young Adult Academy is a public school that serves grades 6-12 in the Region 05 North Cook Intermediate Service Center 1 district.
North Cook Young Adult Academy is a public school in the Region 05 North Cook Intermediate Service Center 1 school district located in Des Plaines, IL. The principal of North Cook Young Adult Academy is Ms. Kelly Brittan. As of 2014, the students are 51.4% Hispanic; 31.4% White, non-Hispanic; 11.4% Black, non-Hispanic; 2.9% Multiracial; and 2.9% Asian/Pacific Islander. 48.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.4% | — | 24.6% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 31.4% | — | 49.9% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 11.4% | — | 17.6% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | — | 3.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.9% | — | 4.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | 0.1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | — | 0.3% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 48.6% | — | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forrestal Military Community | Neighborhood/Subdivision | North Chicago | IL | 19.9 mi | |
| 2 | Forest City Nimitz | Neighborhood/Subdivision | North Chicago | IL | 20.6 mi | |
| 3 | Woodlake Apartments | Apartment Complex | Gurnee | IL | 24.3 mi | |
| 4 | Reserve at Eagle Ridge | Apartment Complex | Waukegan | IL | 28.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Libertyville | Libertyville | IL | 19.2 mi | |
| 2 | Waukegan | Waukegan | IL | 24.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Chicago | 17.5 mi. |
| Great Lakes Naval Station | 20 mi. |
