Decatur Area Technical Academy (Closed 2012)

Decatur Area Technical Academy serves 7 students in grades 2-12. 
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
7 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
29%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Decatur Area Technical Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
71%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Decatur Area Technical Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Decatur Area Technical Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Decatur Area Technical Academy?
7 students attend Decatur Area Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Decatur Area Technical Academy students are White, and 29% of students are Black.
What grades does Decatur Area Technical Academy offer ?
Decatur Area Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Decatur Area Technical Academy part of?
Decatur Area Technical Academy is part of Decatur School District 61.

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