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 (2024-25)
- 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 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 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
14:1
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 - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
DISTRICT CLOSED - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
DISTRICT CLOSED - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
DISTRICT CLOSED for Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
DISTRICT CLOSED for Spring Break
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
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