Kenneth D Bailey Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Attendance Zone: Kenneth D Bailey Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Danville, IL, encompassing approximately 47.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students (19-20)
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
38%
Hispanic
(19-20)11%
27%
Black
(19-20)46%
16%
White
(19-20)34%
48%
Two or more races
(19-20)9%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
85%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenneth D Bailey Academy?
The graduation rate of Kenneth D Bailey Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kenneth D Bailey Academy?
82 students attend Kenneth D Bailey Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Kenneth D Bailey Academy students are Black, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kenneth D Bailey Academy offer ?
Kenneth D Bailey Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Kenneth D Bailey Academy part of?
Kenneth D Bailey Academy is part of Danville CCSD 118 School District.
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