Serving 130 students in grades 9-12, Springfield Learning Academy 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
59%
17%
White
32%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
22%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springfield Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Springfield Learning Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Springfield Learning Academy?
130 students attend Springfield Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Springfield Learning Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Springfield Learning Academy?
Springfield Learning Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Springfield Learning Academy offer ?
Springfield Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Springfield Learning Academy part of?
Springfield Learning Academy is part of Springfield School District 186.
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