Futures Unlimited
Tel:
(217) 429-1054
Futures Unlimited serves 93 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Futures Unlimited places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Futures Unlimited's student population of 93 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 11-12 |
| Total Students | 93 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Futures Unlimited is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | ≤10% | 32% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 35% | 17% |
| White | 60% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 9% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Macon/Piatt ROE School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Futures Unlimited is Milligan Academy Rssp (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Johns Hill Magnet School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mary W French Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Milligan Academy Rssp Alternative School Grades: 10 | 36 students
0.1 miles
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3062 0.1 10 36 - Decatur Mary W French Academy Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 293 students10
0.5 miles
520 W Wood St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3381 0.5 K-6 293 - Decatur Johns Hill Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 27%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 475 students10
0.7 miles
1025 E Johns Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3351 0.7 K-8 475 - Decatur Hope Academy Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 519 students10
0.8 miles
955 N Illinois St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3281 0.8 K-8 519 - Decatur Durfee Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 369 students10
1.2 miles
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500 1.2 K-6 369
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