Lerna Bridges

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Based on the information provided, it appears that **Lerna Bridges** is a specific educational program or facility located in Lerna, Illinois. Historically, the "Bridges" designation in Illinois educational districts often refers to alternative learning centers or specialized programs designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional classroom environment, credit recovery, or targeted behavioral and academic intervention.

As a small-town facility, Lerna Bridges likely serves as a satellite site or a specialized branch of a larger regional school district (such as the Mattoon Community Unit School District). These types of programs typically prioritize smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and a supportive atmosphere aimed at helping students meet graduation requirements and develop essential life skills, providing an essential resource for families within the Coles County area who need an alternative path to academic success.

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Total Students

4.3

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

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:	Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb
Phone:	(217)235-4867
Website:	http://roe11.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th