Jefferson Alternative High School has 182 learners in grades 6-12.

Jefferson Alternative High School placed in the lower 50% of all schools in Illinois for cumulative test scores (math proficiency is lower than 50%, and reading proficiency is lower 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of learners achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of learners achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the learner body (majority African-American), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Latino and African-American).

Jefferson Alternative High School’s learner population of 182 learners has decreased by 20% over five school years.

School Comparison: Jefferson Alternative High School is ranked within the lower 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based on cumulative math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The equity score of Jefferson Alternative High School is 0.33, which is less than the equity score at the state average of 0.68. The school’s equity has stayed flat over five school years.

Nearby Public Schools: The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Jefferson Alternative High School is Il Center For Rehab & Educ-r (0.3 miles away)