Central School Program

355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Central School Program 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • : 21-39%
  • : <50% (Top 10% in IL)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central School Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
119 students
This chart displays total students of Central School Program by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Central School Program by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
<50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central School Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central School Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central School Program and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central School Program and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
(19-20)
50%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central School Program and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
22%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central School Program and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
18%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central School Program and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Central School Program and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Central School Program and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
(17-18)
21-39%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Central School Program and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
82%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central School Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
55%
27%
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 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central School Program?
The graduation rate of Central School Program is 21-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central School Program?
119 students attend Central School Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Central School Program students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Central School Program offer ?
Central School Program offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Central School Program part of?
Central School Program is part of School District U-46.
In what neighborhood is Central School Program located?
Central School Program is located in the Elgin Historic District neighborhood of Elgin, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Elgin Historic District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • : 21-39%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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