Avis Huff Student Support Service ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: 40-59%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)20%
26%
Black
(19-20)61%
17%
White
(19-20)15%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
85%
47%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avis Huff Student Support Service?
The graduation rate of Avis Huff Student Support Service is 40-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Avis Huff Student Support Service?
54 students attend Avis Huff Student Support Service.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Avis Huff Student Support Service students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Avis Huff Student Support Service offer ?
Avis Huff Student Support Service offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Avis Huff Student Support Service part of?
Avis Huff Student Support Service is part of Kankakee SD 111 School District.
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