Center For Alternative 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 is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center For Alternative Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 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)15%
26%
Black
(19-20)76%
17%
White
(19-20)2%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)7%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
71%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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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 Center For Alternative Learning?
41 students attend Center For Alternative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Center For Alternative Learning students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Center For Alternative Learning offer ?
Center For Alternative Learning offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Center For Alternative Learning part of?
Center For Alternative Learning is part of Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District.
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