Minooka 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%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minooka Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
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)19%
26%
Black
(19-20)9%
17%
White
(19-20)67%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
29%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Minooka Academy often compared to?
Minooka Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Minooka Community High School, Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School by visitors of our site.
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).
How many students attend Minooka Academy?
21 students attend Minooka Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Minooka Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Minooka Academy offer ?
Minooka Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Minooka Academy part of?
Minooka Academy is part of Grundy/Kendall ROE School District.
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