School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (02-03)
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(02-03)n/a
n/a
Asian
(02-03)2%
4%
Hispanic
(02-03)7%
17%
Black
(02-03)36%
21%
White
(02-03)55%
58%
Hawaiian
(02-03)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(02-03)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Washington Academy Program?
107 students attend Washington Academy Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Washington Academy Program students are White, 36% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What school district is Washington Academy Program part of?
Washington Academy Program is part of Joliet Public School District 86.
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