ROE 20 Learning Alt Branch School

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The ROE 20 Learning Alt Branch School, located in Norris City, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility operating under the Regional Office of Education #20. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the school provides an alternative learning environment focused on credit recovery, behavioral support, and personalized instruction. By offering a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to keep students on track for graduation while addressing the unique academic and social-emotional hurdles they may face.

The program functions as a vital resource for the surrounding districts, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and academic progression. By leveraging the oversight of the Regional Office of Education, the Learning Alt Branch School ensures that students receive the necessary guidance and curriculum to achieve their high school diplomas despite previous setbacks. Ultimately, the school serves as a bridge for students who require a non-traditional path to reach their long-term educational and career goals.

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Total Students

2.7

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:	Edw/Glt/Hlt/Hdn/Pop/Sln/Wbh/Wn/Wh
Phone:	(618)387-0107
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.7
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