Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Douglass Academy High School 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 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 34 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Douglass Academy High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglass Academy High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglass Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Douglass Academy High School is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Douglass Academy High School?
34 students attend Douglass Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Douglass Academy High School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglass Academy High School?
Douglass Academy High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douglass Academy High School offer ?
Douglass Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Douglass Academy High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 34 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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