Focus Safe Sch Program

1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Focus Safe Sch Program 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 (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-9
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students (19-20)
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤20%
28%
(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)
10%
26%
Black
(19-20)
n/a
17%
White
(19-20)
90%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
25%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Focus Safe Sch Program?
10 students attend Focus Safe Sch Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Focus Safe Sch Program students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Focus Safe Sch Program offer ?
Focus Safe Sch Program offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Focus Safe Sch Program part of?

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-9
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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