Novak Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Asian
(19-20)2%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)14%
26%
Black
(19-20)41%
17%
White
(19-20)39%
48%
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Novak Academy often compared to?
Novak Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Novak Academy?
The graduation rate of Novak Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Novak Academy?
44 students attend Novak Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Novak Academy students are Black, 39% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Novak Academy offer ?
Novak Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Novak Academy part of?
Novak Academy is part of Champaign CUSD 4 School District.
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