William Harris Learning Academy

620 E Garfield Ave, Kelley Mor
Decatur, IL 62526
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Top 10%
William Harris Learning Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : <50%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William Harris Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
21 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
5 teachers
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School Rankings

William Harris Learning Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
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<50%
28%
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<50%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
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n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
26%
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Black
(19-20)
81%
17%
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White
(19-20)
10%
48%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
9%
4%
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(16-17)
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
76%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
13%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Harris Learning Academy's ranking?
William Harris Learning Academy is ranked #237 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are William Harris Learning Academy often compared to?
William Harris Learning Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Harris Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of William Harris Learning Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend William Harris Learning Academy?
21 students attend William Harris Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of William Harris Learning Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does William Harris Learning Academy offer ?
William Harris Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is William Harris Learning Academy part of?
William Harris Learning Academy is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : <50%
  • : Top 10%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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