Sowic Education Center (Closed 2008)
Sowic Education Center served 16 students in grades 10-12.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
6%
17%
White
94%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
S Will County Coop For Spec ED School District
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
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