Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)18%
26%
Black
(19-20)18%
17%
White
(19-20)60%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
30%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Transition often compared to?
Transitionis often viewed alongside schools like Project Challenge, Speed Independence High School, Speed Program For Adaptive Learn by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Transition?
176 students attend Transition.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Transition students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Transition part of?
Transition is part of Southwest Cook Coop Special ED School District.
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