Kenneth D Bailey Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)12%
26%
Black
(19-20)48%
17%
White
(19-20)32%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)8%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
84%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenneth D Bailey Academy?
The graduation rate of Kenneth D Bailey Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kenneth D Bailey Academy?
96 students attend Kenneth D Bailey Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kenneth D Bailey Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kenneth D Bailey Academy offer ?
Kenneth D Bailey Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Kenneth D Bailey Academy part of?
Kenneth D Bailey Academy is part of Danville CCSD 118 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
DISTRICT CLOSED for Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
DISTRICT CLOSED for Spring Break
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
DISTRICT CLOSED for Spring Break
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
DISTRICT CLOSED for Spring Break
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
DISTRICT CLOSED for Spring Break
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
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