STEVENSON ACCELERATED SCHOOL

Stevenson Accelerated School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Decatur SD 61 school district, located in Decatur, IL with about 265 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Stevenson Accelerated School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Stevenson Accelerated School, located in Decatur, Illinois, is a specialized educational facility within the Decatur Public Schools district. The school is designed to provide a unique learning environment for students who may benefit from an alternative approach to traditional curriculum. By focusing on an "accelerated" model, the school aims to help students recover credits, improve their academic standing, and develop the necessary skills to transition back to a traditional high school setting or successfully graduate.

The school emphasizes a structured and supportive atmosphere, often featuring smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction compared to larger comprehensive high schools. This environment is specifically tailored to students who might be at risk of falling behind or those who thrive in a more focused, goal-oriented setting. Through its commitment to personalized learning and academic recovery, Stevenson Accelerated School plays a critical role in the community by providing students with a pathway to overcome educational obstacles and earn their high school diplomas.

For more information, contact Stevenson Accelerated School at (217) 362-3541 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.