Kenneth D Bailey Academy

502 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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 (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • : <50%
  • : ≤10%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
≤10%
33%
(18-19)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
12%
26%
Black
(19-20)
48%
17%
White
(19-20)
32%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
8%
4%
n/a
(17-18)
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
84%
47%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
96 students attend Kenneth D Bailey Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kenneth D Bailey Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kenneth D Bailey Academy offer ?
Kenneth D Bailey Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Kenneth D Bailey Academy part of?
Kenneth D Bailey Academy is part of Danville Community Consolidated School District 118.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • : <50%
  • : ≤10%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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