Circle Academy in Urbana, IL, serves 64 students from grades 1 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher 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鈥揺ducational program, Circle Academy offers education for children and teens in a city community environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$0 (funded through agencies)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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