At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
99
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
78%+24.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
33.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Salt School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Kankakee, Illinois. The school enrolls 99 students. It is part of the Iroquois/Kankakee ROE district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
33:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictIroquois/Kankakee ROE
County17091
CityKankakee
ZIP60901
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170018905710
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment99
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino24.1%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian24.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native48.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
24.1%
Black
0.0%
Asian
24.1%
Two+
3.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.