Serving 27 students in grades 9-12, Lovejoy Technology Academy 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Lovejoy Technology Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Lovejoy, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lovejoy Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lovejoy Technology Academy's student population of 27 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
27 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lovejoy Technology Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
92%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
4%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
6%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lovejoy Technology Academy?
The graduation rate of Lovejoy Technology Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Lovejoy Technology Academy?
27 students attend Lovejoy Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lovejoy Technology Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lovejoy Technology Academy?
Lovejoy Technology Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lovejoy Technology Academy offer ?
Lovejoy Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lovejoy Technology Academy part of?
Lovejoy Technology Academy is part of Brooklyn Ud 188 School District.
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