Success Academy 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Motto
Fostering an Environment of Equity and Opportunity
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)3%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)54%
26%
Black
(19-20)23%
17%
White
(19-20)13%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
58%
47%
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?
≤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 Success Academy?
83 students attend Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Success Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Success Academy offer ?
Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Success Academy part of?
Success Academy is part of Kane ROE School District.
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