Cyd Lash Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)23%
26%
Black
(19-20)30%
17%
White
(19-20)40%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)7%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
19%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cyd Lash Academy often compared to?
Cyd Lash Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Education & Life Skills Transition, Gages Lake School by visitors of our site.
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 Cyd Lash Academy?
142 students attend Cyd Lash Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Cyd Lash Academy students are White, 30% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Cyd Lash Academy part of?
Cyd Lash Academy is part of Spec Educ Dist Lake County/Sedol School District.
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