Sowic Education Center serves 18 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sowic Education Center?
18 students attend Sowic Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sowic Education Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sowic Education Center?
Sowic Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sowic Education Center offer ?
Sowic Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sowic Education Center part of?
Sowic Education Center is part of S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District.
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