SOWIC EDUC CENTER
SOWIC Educ Center is a public high school with about 21 students. With about 4 teachers, SOWIC Educ Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.
SOWIC (South Will County Cooperative) Education Center, located in Wilmington, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility designed to support students with diverse learning needs. As part of a larger special education cooperative, the center is dedicated to providing individualized instruction and therapeutic services for students who require a more structured or supportive environment than what might be found in a traditional general education setting. The staff at the center typically includes a multidisciplinary team of special education teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, and counselors who collaborate to implement personalized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student’s specific academic, social, and emotional goals.
The facility focuses on fostering an inclusive and empowering atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential life skills and academic proficiency. By maintaining small class sizes and a focused curriculum, SOWIC Education Center aims to address the unique challenges of its student population, helping them overcome barriers to learning. Through its partnership with local school districts, the center ensures that students receive high-quality, specialized care while working toward their transition goals, whether those involve returning to a traditional classroom environment, vocational training, or independent living.
For more information, contact SOWIC Educ Center at (815) 926-1722 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmington, IL 60481-4500
(815) 926-1722
SOWIC EDUC CENTER is a public school in Wilmington, IL with about 21 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 21
- Teachers:
- 4.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 21 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOWIC EDUC CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Female
- 38.1%
- Male
- 61.9%
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.