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Academy For Learning (Closed 2008)

13813 Western Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
Academy For Learning serves 218 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
96%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Exc Children Have Opportunities School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Academy For Learning?
218 students attend Academy For Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Academy For Learning students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Academy For Learning offer ?
Academy For Learning offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Learning part of?
Academy For Learning is part of Exc Children Have Opportunities School District.

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