ACAD FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

Acad for Lifelong Learning is a public high school that is part of the Speed SEJA #802 school district, located in Chicago Heights, IL with about 24 students. With about 3 teachers, Acad for Lifelong Learning 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.

Based on public information regarding the institution located at 410 Ashland Ave in Chicago Heights, here is a summary of the Academy for Lifelong Learning:

The Academy for Lifelong Learning (often associated with the Bloom Township District 206 educational network) serves as a specialized adult education center. Its primary mission is to provide accessible learning opportunities for community members who are seeking to further their academic goals outside of the traditional K-12 environment. The facility functions as a hub for adult learners, offering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes personal growth, skill acquisition, and community integration.

The curriculum is generally geared toward students pursuing their High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) or English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency. By providing these foundational services, the Academy plays a vital role in the Chicago Heights area by removing barriers to employment and higher education. The program is designed to be flexible, accommodating the varied schedules of working adults while providing the resources necessary to help individuals attain the certifications and literacy skills required to succeed in the modern workforce.

For more information, contact Acad for Lifelong Learning at (708) 481-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

410 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411-1665
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ACAD FOR LIFELONG LEARNING is a public school in Chicago Heights, IL with about 24 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Speed SEJA #802
Total Students:
24
Teachers:
3.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 24 students

Black or African American
66.7%
Hispanic/Latino
16.7%
White
12.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.2%

Female
25.0%
Male
75.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.