Round Lake Transition Center

(224)842-2091

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The **Round Lake Transition Center**, located at 801 Sunset Dr in Round Lake, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Round Lake Area Schools District 116. Unlike a traditional K-12 campus, the Transition Center is dedicated to supporting young adults with disabilities as they navigate the critical bridge between high school and independent adult life. The facility focuses on functional life skills, vocational training, and community integration to ensure that students are prepared for the challenges of the workforce and personal autonomy.

By providing a structured and supportive environment, the center aims to empower students to achieve their maximum level of independence. The curriculum is typically tailored to the individual needs of each student, emphasizing social skills, career development, and community participation. Through this specialized approach, the Round Lake Transition Center plays a vital role in helping its students successfully transition into meaningful roles within their community after completing their formal educational requirements.

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Total Students

4.8

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:	Round Lake CUSD 116
Phone:	(224)842-2091
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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