New Approach Alternative High School

1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
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Top 10%
New Approach Alternative High School 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: 9-12
  • : <50% (Top 10% in IL)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Approach Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
33 students
This chart displays total students of New Approach Alternative High School by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of New Approach Alternative High School 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 New Approach Alternative High School 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of New Approach Alternative High School 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)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)
n/a
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in New Approach Alternative High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(19-20)
97%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in New Approach Alternative High School 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)
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in New Approach Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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This chart displays the diversity score of New Approach Alternative High School 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 New Approach Alternative High School 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)
23%
27%
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).
How many students attend New Approach Alternative High School?
33 students attend New Approach Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of New Approach Alternative High School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does New Approach Alternative High School offer ?
New Approach Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Approach Alternative High School part of?
New Approach Alternative High School is part of Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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