Serving 28 students in grades 9-12, Lovejoy Technology Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lovejoy Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lovejoy Technology Academy's student population of 28 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lovejoy Technology Academy is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
93%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
42%
27%
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?
<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 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lovejoy Technology Academy?
The graduation rate of Lovejoy Technology Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lovejoy Technology Academy?
28 students attend Lovejoy Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lovejoy Technology Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lovejoy Technology Academy?
Lovejoy Technology Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lovejoy Technology Academy offer ?
Lovejoy Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lovejoy Technology Academy part of?
Lovejoy Technology Academy is part of Brooklyn Ud 188 School District.
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