West 40-Sr. Plus

www.west40.org

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

West 40-Sr. Plus, located in Hillside, Illinois, operates under the West 40 Intermediate Service Center, which serves as a regional educational support agency for suburban Cook County. The "Sr. Plus" program is a specialized educational initiative designed to provide alternative pathways for high school students who may struggle in traditional classroom settings. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller learning environments, the program aims to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out, helping them recover credits, improve academic performance, and stay on track for graduation.

Beyond academics, the program places a strong emphasis on social-emotional support and behavioral intervention. Recognizing that students often face unique personal or systemic challenges, West 40-Sr. Plus integrates counseling and mentorship into its curriculum to foster student well-being and personal development. By bridging the gap between traditional district schools and specialized regional support, the program serves as a vital resource for ensuring that students in the Hillside area receive the guidance and resources necessary to successfully transition into post-secondary life or the workforce.

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School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Region 06 West Cook ISC 2
Phone:	(708)449-4284
Website:	http://www.west40.org
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
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Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

12th