Salt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
32%
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Hispanic
(19-20)17%
26%
Black
(19-20)17%
17%
White
(19-20)58%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Salt School?
99 students attend Salt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Salt School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Salt School offer ?
Salt School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Salt School part of?
Salt School is part of Iroquois/Kankakee ROE School District.
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