Illinois School for the Deaf

125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD), located in Jacksonville, is a specialized residential and day school dedicated to providing comprehensive education for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Founded in 1839, it holds the distinction of being the first state-supported school in Illinois. The institution offers a robust academic curriculum that spans from preschool through high school, ensuring that students receive an education tailored to their specific communication needs while adhering to Illinois state learning standards.

Beyond its core academics, the school fosters a vibrant, inclusive community where American Sign Language (ASL) is the primary mode of communication. ISD provides a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and social clubs, which allow students to develop their talents and leadership skills in a supportive, accessible environment. By integrating specialized support services with a diverse social experience, the school empowers its students to achieve academic success and transition confidently into post-secondary life or the workforce.

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Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Free/Reduced Lunch

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Dept of Human Services
Phone:	(217)479-4201
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
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.

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