Overview

YCCS-West Town Academy Alternative High School is a public charter school in Chicago, IL. It is one of 179 high schools in Chicago Public Schools.
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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

500 North Sacramento Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60612
School leader: Ms Angela Gibson
(312) 563-9044
(312) 563-9672
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