Delta Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 70-74%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)35%
26%
Black
(19-20)38%
17%
White
(19-20)27%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
61%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
26%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delta Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Delta Learning Center is 70-74%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Delta Learning Center?
189 students attend Delta Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Delta Learning Center students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 27% of students are White.
What grades does Delta Learning Center offer ?
Delta Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Delta Learning Center part of?
Delta Learning Center is part of CHSD 218 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Semester 1 Exams/Last Day of Student Attendance for Semester 1 (Delta/Summit)
December 19, 2025 (Friday)
Spring Break - No School (Delta/Summit)
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (Delta/Summit)
March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (Delta/Summit)
April 01, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School (Delta/Summit)
April 02, 2026 (Thursday)
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