Academy For Learning ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Top Rankings
Academy For Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)7%
26%
Black
(19-20)91%
17%
White
(19-20)2%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
90%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
49%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Academy For Learning?
58 students attend Academy For Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Academy For Learning students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Academy For Learning offer ?
Academy For Learning offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Learning part of?
Academy For Learning is part of Exc Children Have Opportunities School District.
School Calendar
View the Academy For Learning yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 19, 2025 (Saturday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 20, 2025 (Sunday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 22, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 23, 2025 (Wednesday)
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