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#335 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 47% of private schools

Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha)

School · Alton, IL

A private school in Alton, IL serving grades 2nd – 12th.

Private

1400 STATE ST, Alton, IL 62002

  • 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,056
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index53%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.7 / 10
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Enrollment31
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IL

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,656/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,851

Median home value

$114,300

Median rent

$941/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

63.4%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White61.3%
Black29.0%
Two or More9.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mississippi Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6PK–122.8 mi84Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) is listed in Alton, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha)

Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) is a private school in Alton, IL, serving approximately 31 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha)

What grades does Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) serve?

Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha)?

Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha)?

The student-teacher ratio at Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) rank in IL?

Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) ranks #335 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) a private school?

Yes, Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) a religious school?

No, Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha) is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
31
Gender Split
74% M / 26% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Madison County
Area population (ZIP 62002)
30,036
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
41.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62002; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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