ECHO SCHOOL

Echo School is a public school with about 205 students. With about 17 teachers, Echo School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Echo School, located at 350 W 154th St in South Holland, Illinois, is a specialized educational institution operating under the **South Holland School District 151**. It is primarily recognized as a therapeutic day school that provides a structured and supportive learning environment for students with diverse needs, particularly those requiring social-emotional support or specialized behavioral interventions that may not be fully accommodated in a traditional general education setting.

The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth while simultaneously prioritizing the mental health and behavioral development of its students. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a multidisciplinary team—often including social workers, counselors, and specialized educators—Echo School focuses on developing individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to help students overcome barriers to learning. Their objective is to equip students with the coping mechanisms and academic skills necessary to thrive, with the long-term goal of successfully transitioning them back into less restrictive educational environments whenever possible.

For more information, contact Echo School at (708) 596-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.