Center For Academics And Technology

1605 Wentworth
Calumet City, IL 60409
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Center For Academics And Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

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

Center For Academics And Technology ranks within the bottom 50% 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)
#2051 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
28%
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≤20%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
28%
26%
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Black
(19-20)
66%
17%
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White
(19-20)
4%
48%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
2%
4%
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Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
74%
47%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Center For Academics And Technology's ranking?
Center For Academics And Technology is ranked #2051 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Center For Academics And Technology?
106 students attend Center For Academics And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Center For Academics And Technology students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Center For Academics And Technology offer ?
Center For Academics And Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Center For Academics And Technology part of?
Center For Academics And Technology is part of Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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