Youthbuild McLean County Academy

Private High School

360 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL 61761

Grades 11–12

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Demographics - Ethnicity

White

33%

Black

44%

Two or More Races

22%

Demographics

Total Students

Economic

Free/Reduced Lunch—

State Average—

District Average—

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Area Household Income

Median household

$65,275−22% vs state avg

Crime in Normal

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Reported at K-12 schools across Normal in 2024 — city-wide, not specific to this school.

School Crime Rate

0.29 /1,000 students

93% below Illinois avg

Overall Crime Rate

43.49 /1,000 residents

12% below Illinois avg

School Crime Rate is per 1,000 students enrolled; Overall Crime Rate is per 1,000 residents. Source: FBI NIBRS 2024. Figures are city-wide; NIBRS does not report the specific school or address.

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Community Reviews

Ratings and experiences from parents, students, and staff — separate from the school's academic rating.

3.5/ 5

Community rating · 2 reviews

50% would recommend

Curriculum

2.0

Academics

2.0

Teaching

3.0

A staff memberDoesn't recommendReviewed Jun 2026

Under-resourced and overwhelmed

As a staff member I have seen how stretched the team is. The students deserve more support than the current staffing levels allow, and turnover has been high this year.

A parentRecommendsReviewed Jun 2026

A supportive place to finish high school

My teen transferred here after struggling at a larger school and the smaller classes made a real difference. The staff genuinely care about the students and kept us informed about progress throughout the year.