FUTURES UNLIMITED

Futures Unlimited is a public high school that is part of the Macon/Piatt ROE school district, located in Decatur, IL with about 93 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, Futures Unlimited has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Futures Unlimited, located in Decatur, Illinois, is an educational facility that operates under the umbrella of the Decatur Public School District (District 61). It functions primarily as an alternative educational setting designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. The school focuses on providing individualized instruction and academic support to help students meet graduation requirements, address credit deficiencies, or overcome obstacles that may have hindered their progress in a conventional comprehensive high school.

The program at Futures Unlimited emphasizes a personalized approach, often utilizing smaller class sizes and tailored curricula to foster student engagement and success. By providing a structured, supportive atmosphere, the school aims to help students develop the necessary academic skills and personal accountability to earn their diplomas. Its location on E. William St. serves as a key resource for the Decatur community, offering a vital pathway for students who need a more flexible or specialized educational experience to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Futures Unlimited at (217) 429-1054 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

250 E William St
Decatur, IL 62523-1139
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FUTURES UNLIMITED is a public school in Decatur, IL with about 93 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Macon/Piatt ROE
Total Students:
93
Teachers:
7
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
11th Grade
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 93 students

White
60.2%
Black or African American
34.4%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%

Female
39.8%
Male
60.2%

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.