EXCEL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
Excel Alternative Program is a public school that is part of the Henry-Stark County Spec Ed Dist school district, located in Atkinson, IL with about 54 students. With about 8 teachers, Excel Alternative Program has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The **Excel Alternative Program**, located at 105 S. State St. in Atkinson, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational environment designed for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. Operating as part of the regional educational framework (typically affiliated with the Henry-Stark Counties Regional Office of Education), the program focuses on providing an individualized approach to learning. Its primary goal is to help students who are at risk of dropping out or who require a more flexible academic structure to complete their high school graduation requirements, earn credit recovery, and develop essential life skills.
Beyond academics, the Excel Alternative Program prioritizes a supportive, smaller-scale environment that fosters personalized attention between students and instructors. By emphasizing smaller class sizes and social-emotional support, the school aims to re-engage students who have faced behavioral, attendance, or academic hurdles. The program provides a pathway for these students to stay on track toward obtaining their diplomas, ultimately preparing them for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning back to their home district, entering the workforce, or pursuing higher education.
For more information, contact Excel Alternative Program at (309) 936-7790 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atkinson, IL 61235-9788
(309) 936-7790
EXCEL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is a public school in Atkinson, IL with about 54 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Henry-Stark County Spec Ed Dist
- Total Students:
- 54
- Teachers:
- 8.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 54 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EXCEL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.8%
- Black or African American
- 9.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Female
- 20.4%
- Male
- 79.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.