Outlook Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 30-34%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
38%
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Hispanic
(19-20)8%
26%
Black
(19-20)90%
17%
White
(19-20)1%
48%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)30-34%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
90%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Outlook Academy?
The graduation rate of Outlook Academy is 30-34%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Outlook Academy?
200 students attend Outlook Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Outlook Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Outlook Academy offer ?
Outlook Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Outlook Academy part of?
Outlook Academy is part of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District.
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