Summers Alternative School serves 24 students in grades 6-11.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
96%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
35%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Summers Alternative School?
24 students attend Summers Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Summers Alternative School students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Summers Alternative School offer ?
Summers Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Summers Alternative School part of?
Summers Alternative School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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