Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Circle Academy
About the School
- Circle Academy in Urbana, IL, serves 64 students from grades 1 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with a teaching staff of 9 educators.
- Circle Academy reflects racial and ethnic diversity, with 54.55% of its students representing students of color.
- As a small, co–educational program, Circle Academy offers education for children and teens in a city community environment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$0 (funded through agencies)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Circle Academy?
The application deadline for Circle Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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