SPEED INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL

Speed Independence High School is a public high school that is part of the Speed SEJA #802 school district, located in Chicago Heights, IL with about 17 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, Speed Independence High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Speed Independence High School, located at 1125 Division Street in Chicago Heights, Illinois, operates as a specialized alternative educational setting. It is part of the SPEED Special Education Joint Agreement, a cooperative that serves multiple school districts in the south suburbs of Chicago. The school is specifically designed to support students who may have struggled in traditional high school environments, focusing on providing a structured yet flexible approach to academic credit recovery and behavioral support.

The school’s mission centers on fostering personal responsibility and academic progress through smaller class sizes and individualized attention. By catering to students who benefit from non-traditional instruction, Speed Independence High School aims to help its attendees overcome barriers to graduation, develop essential life skills, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities. The facility serves as a vital resource for the local community, ensuring that students requiring unique educational interventions have a pathway to earn their high school diploma in a supportive and focused atmosphere.

For more information, contact Speed Independence High School at (708) 481-6103 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.