School District 428 Iyc-hrb serves 48 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School District 428 Iyc-hrb ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School District 428 Iyc-hrb's student population of 48 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of School District 428 Iyc-hrb is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
69%
16%
White
21%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of School District 428 Iyc-hrb?
The graduation rate of School District 428 Iyc-hrb is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend School District 428 Iyc-hrb?
48 students attend School District 428 Iyc-hrb.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of School District 428 Iyc-hrb students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School District 428 Iyc-hrb?
School District 428 Iyc-hrb has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does School District 428 Iyc-hrb offer ?
School District 428 Iyc-hrb offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is School District 428 Iyc-hrb part of?
School District 428 Iyc-hrb is part of Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District.
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