Northwest Academy Program serves 16 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
16 students

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%

Black
n/a
16%

White
81%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
25%
27%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwest Academy Program?
16 students attend Northwest Academy Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Northwest Academy Program students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Academy Program?
Northwest Academy Program has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Academy Program offer ?
Northwest Academy Program offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Northwest Academy Program part of?
Northwest Academy Program is part of River Ridge Community Unit School District 210.
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