Project Challenge

Southwest Cook Coop Spec Ed
6020 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
Not reported M - M
School Overview
**Project Challenge** in Oak Forest, Illinois, is an alternative educational program designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized or non-traditional learning environment. Operating under the umbrella of the Bremen Community High School District 228, the school focuses on providing academic interventions and behavioral support to help students who have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The curriculum is tailored to meet individual student needs, ensuring they remain on track to earn their high school diplomas while fostering a more structured and supportive atmosphere.

Beyond academics, the program places a significant emphasis on personal growth, social-emotional development, and career readiness. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated support staff, Project Challenge creates an environment where students can address obstacles to their education, rebuild their academic confidence, and develop the life skills necessary for post-secondary success. The school serves as a vital bridge for students who require a different approach to learning to reach their full potential.
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Total Students
1.0
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: Not reported
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Southwest Cook Coop Spec Ed
Phone: (708)873-1600
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
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

Grade breakdown: M - M