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Cope Alternative School

1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
<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
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)
43%
17%
White
(19-20)
43%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
14%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
27%
27%
School Statewide Testing
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 Cope Alternative School?
7 students attend Cope Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Cope Alternative School students are Black, 43% of students are White, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cope Alternative School offer ?
Cope Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cope Alternative School part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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