NEIL ARMSTRONG PROGRAM/HAWTHORNE
Neil Armstrong Program/Hawthorne is a public high school that is part of the Mattoon CUSD 2 school district, located in Mattoon, IL with about 163 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 12 teachers, Neil Armstrong Program/Hawthorne 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.
The Neil Armstrong Program, located at the Hawthorne Elementary building in Mattoon, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational hub within the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2. The program is primarily recognized for its focus on providing targeted support and structured learning environments for students who require alternative educational pathways to succeed. By operating within the Hawthorne facility, the program leverages the resources of a dedicated school setting to foster academic growth and behavioral development for its unique student population.
The program emphasizes a supportive and individualized approach, aiming to help students meet their educational goals while preparing them for transitions into traditional classroom settings or further academic endeavors. Because it is housed within the Hawthorne building, the program benefits from a community-oriented atmosphere where the staff prioritizes smaller class sizes and personalized instruction. This model allows educators to address the specific needs of each student, ensuring that the learning experience is both inclusive and effective within the broader Mattoon school system.
For more information, contact Neil Armstrong Program/Hawthorne at (217) 238-8800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mattoon, IL 61938-2646
(217) 238-8800
NEIL ARMSTRONG PROGRAM/HAWTHORNE is a public school in Mattoon, IL with about 163 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mattoon CUSD 2
- Total Students:
- 163
- Teachers:
- 12.17
- 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 163 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEIL ARMSTRONG PROGRAM/HAWTHORNE is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.8%
- Black or African American
- 11.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 42.3%
- Male
- 57.7%
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.