North Shore Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
104 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)3%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Shore Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Shore Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/23000/23083/north-shore-academy-chart-ZchL9G.png)
Hispanic
(19-20)10%
26%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Shore Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Shore Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/23000/23083/north-shore-academy-chart-br6P2l3.png)
Black
(19-20)6%
17%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Shore Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Shore Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/23000/23083/north-shore-academy-chart-EGK5HT.png)
White
(19-20)76%
48%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Shore Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Shore Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/23000/23083/north-shore-academy-chart-RD1486.png)
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Shore Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Shore Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/23000/23083/north-shore-academy-chart-b4361bR.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of North Shore Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of North Shore Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/23000/23083/north-shore-academy-chart-51yF0P.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
13%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
27%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend North Shore Academy?
104 students attend North Shore Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of North Shore Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is North Shore Academy part of?
North Shore Academy is part of Northern Suburban Special Educational Dist School District.
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