Grand Chain Alternative Center

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
14 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
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Asian
(19-20)
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5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
7%
26%
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Black
(19-20)
29%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grand Chain Alternative Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
43%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Grand Chain Alternative Center and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
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Two or more races
(19-20)
21%
4%
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This chart displays the diversity score of Grand Chain Alternative Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grand Chain Alternative Center 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)
36%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Grand Chain Alternative Center?
14 students attend Grand Chain Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Grand Chain Alternative Center students are White, 29% of students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Grand Chain Alternative Center offer ?
Grand Chain Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Grand Chain Alternative Center part of?
Grand Chain Alternative Center is part of Jamp Special Educ Services School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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