Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Rankings
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)90%
17%
White
(19-20)5%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
28%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Speed Independence High School often compared to?
Speed Independence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Speed Program For Adaptive Learn, Carl Sandburg High School, St. Anne Comm High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Speed Independence High School?
19 students attend Speed Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Speed Independence High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Speed Independence High School part of?
Speed Independence High School is part of Speed Seja #802 School District.
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