NACHUSA CAMPUS SCHOOL
Nachusa Campus School is a public high school that is part of the Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE school district, located in Nachusa, IL with about 50 students. With about 3 teachers, Nachusa Campus School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
The Nachusa Campus School is a specialized educational facility located in Nachusa, Illinois, operated by the Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI). It is designed to serve students with significant emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities who have struggled to succeed in traditional public school settings. By providing a highly structured environment, the school focuses on creating a therapeutic atmosphere where academic instruction is integrated with individualized support to help students develop the coping skills and behavioral strategies necessary for personal and educational growth.
The curriculum at the Nachusa Campus is tailored to meet the specific Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals of each student, often maintaining small class sizes to ensure personalized attention. Beyond standard academic subjects, the school emphasizes social-emotional learning and character development, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition back to their home school districts or to independent living. With a commitment to a trauma-informed approach, the school serves as a vital resource for families and districts seeking specialized, supportive education for children facing complex mental health or behavioral challenges.
For more information, contact Nachusa Campus School at (815) 284-7796 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nachusa, IL 61057-0100
(815) 284-7796
NACHUSA CAMPUS SCHOOL is a public school in Nachusa, IL with about 50 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE
- Total Students:
- 50
- Teachers:
- 3
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 50 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NACHUSA CAMPUS SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Female
- 40.0%
- Male
- 60.0%
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.