District 7 Alternative School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: The District 7 Alternative School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Edwardsville, IL, covering approximately 176.7 square miles. Families typically find that it takes 15 to 20 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 14.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
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)8%
26%
Black
(19-20)10%
17%
White
(19-20)80%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are District 7 Alternative School often compared to?
District 7 Alternative Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edwardsville High School by visitors of our site.
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).
What is the graduation rate of District 7 Alternative School?
The graduation rate of District 7 Alternative School is 20%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend District 7 Alternative School?
51 students attend District 7 Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of District 7 Alternative School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does District 7 Alternative School offer ?
District 7 Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is District 7 Alternative School part of?
District 7 Alternative School is part of Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District.
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