Alternative Optional Center serves 118 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
54%
28%
Black
26%
17%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alternative Optional Center?
118 students attend Alternative Optional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Alternative Optional Center students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alternative Optional Center offer ?
Alternative Optional Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alternative Optional Center part of?
Alternative Optional Center is part of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60.
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