Paec Alternative High School

1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Paec Alternative High School 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 Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : ≤20% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

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)
21%
26%
Black
(19-20)
74%
17%
White
(19-20)
5%
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)
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
18%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Paec Alternative High School often compared to?
Paec Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Proviso Area Except Child Center by visitors of our site.
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 Paec Alternative High School?
61 students attend Paec Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Paec Alternative High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What school district is Paec Alternative High School part of?
Paec Alternative High School is part of Proviso Area Exceptional Child School District.

School Reviews

5   8/26/2019
Principal Walker and Asst. Principal Newton and their staff are outstanding! They are knowledgeable, committed and they truly care about their students.
- Posted by Parent - Dr. John Jevitz

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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