Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Black
(19-20)76%
17%
White
(19-20)20%
48%
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
91%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education often compared to?
Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower 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).
What is the graduation rate of Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education?
The graduation rate of Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education?
96 students attend Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education offer ?
Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education part of?
Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.
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