District 7 Alternative School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)5%
26%
Black
(19-20)14%
17%
White
(19-20)76%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of District 7 Alternative School?
The graduation rate of District 7 Alternative School is 20%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend District 7 Alternative School?
63 students attend District 7 Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of District 7 Alternative School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does District 7 Alternative School offer ?
District 7 Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is District 7 Alternative School part of?
District 7 Alternative School is part of Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7.
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