West 40-sr. Plus
Tel:
(708) 449-4284
West 40-sr. Plus serves 35 students in grades 11-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 11-12 |
| Total Students | 35 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of West 40-sr. Plus is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 26% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 23% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.68 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 47% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Region 06 West Cook Isc 2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West 40-sr. Plus is Proviso Area Except Child Center (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Roosevelt Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellwood Roosevelt Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 709 students
0.3 miles
2500 Oak St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-3318 0.3 6-8 709 - Bellwood Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 385 students
0.5 miles
3317 Butterfield Rd
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-5230 0.5 K-5 385 - Maywood Irving Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 619 students
0.6 miles
805 S 17th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015 0.6 6-8 619 - Bellwood Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 245 students
0.7 miles
3519 Wilcox Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-2815 0.7 PK 245 - Bellwood Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 365 students
0.7 miles
3420 Jackson St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-3373 0.7 K-5 365
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