ARC

409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The **Alternative Resource Center (ARC)**, located at 747 W. Lafayette Ave in Jacksonville, Illinois, functions as an educational facility under the umbrella of the Jacksonville School District 117. It is designed to serve students who may require a non-traditional learning environment, offering specialized programming to help them overcome academic, behavioral, or personal challenges. The school focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes credit recovery, social-emotional development, and individualized instruction to keep students on the path toward high school graduation.

By utilizing smaller class sizes and more personalized teacher-to-student ratios, ARC aims to address the unique needs of learners who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The curriculum is structured to maintain rigorous academic standards while fostering a culture of accountability and personal growth. Ultimately, the program serves as a critical bridge for students, providing the resources and flexibility necessary to ensure they remain engaged in their education and prepared for post-secondary success.

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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:	Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE
Phone:	(217)243-8438
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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

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