Serving 42 students in grades 7-12, School District 428 Iyc-hrb ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School District 428 Iyc-hrb ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School District 428 Iyc-hrb's student population of 42 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
School District 428 Iyc-hrb ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School District 428 Iyc-hrb is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
48%
16%
White
33%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School District 428 Iyc-hrb's ranking?
School District 428 Iyc-hrb is ranked #404 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of School District 428 Iyc-hrb?
The graduation rate of School District 428 Iyc-hrb is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend School District 428 Iyc-hrb?
42 students attend School District 428 Iyc-hrb.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of School District 428 Iyc-hrb students are Black, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School District 428 Iyc-hrb?
School District 428 Iyc-hrb has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does School District 428 Iyc-hrb offer ?
School District 428 Iyc-hrb offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is School District 428 Iyc-hrb part of?
School District 428 Iyc-hrb is part of Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District.
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