Academy For Learning (Closed 2008)

Serving 218 students in grades 9-12, 
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
96%
17%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
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School District Name
Exc Children Have Opportunities School District
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Academy For Learning?
218 students attend Academy For Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Academy For Learning students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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.

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