Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)3%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)23%
26%
Black
(19-20)61%
17%
White
(19-20)10%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
87%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend AcademyFor Lifelong Learning?
31 students attend AcademyFor Lifelong Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of AcademyFor Lifelong Learning students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is AcademyFor Lifelong Learning part of?
AcademyFor Lifelong Learning is part of Speed Seja #802 School District.
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