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 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 Regional Office Of Education School District.
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