Academic Career Ed High School serves 98 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21-39%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
35%
28%
Black
37%
17%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)80-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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 80% IL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academic Career Ed High School?
The graduation rate of Academic Career Ed High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 83%.
How many students attend Academic Career Ed High School?
98 students attend Academic Career Ed High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Academic Career Ed High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academic Career Ed High School?
Academic Career Ed High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Academic Career Ed High School offer ?
Academic Career Ed High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academic Career Ed High School part of?
Academic Career Ed High School is part of Rockford School District 205.
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