Academy For Learning

306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
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Top 10%
Academy For Learning ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
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)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Academy For Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
58 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Academy For Learning ranks within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
<50%
28%
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
7%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Academy For Learning and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
91%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Academy For Learning and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
2%
48%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Academy For Learning 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)
n/a
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Academy For Learning and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
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This chart display the diversity score of Academy For Learning 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)
90%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Academy For Learning 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)
49%
27%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy For Learning's ranking?
Academy For Learning is ranked #237 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
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 Academy For Learning?
58 students attend Academy For Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Academy For Learning students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Academy For Learning offer ?
Academy For Learning offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Learning part of?
Academy For Learning is part of Exc Children Have Opportunities School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break (Events)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 05, 2024 (Friday)

School Reviews

5   7/12/2013
I think this would be a good school for me because it has my best subjects.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - funti

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : Top 10%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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