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Thresholds

Special education school · Grades 9–12

Chicago, IL

4219 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • One of 17 special education schools in Chicago

Thresholds is a special education school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 24 students and around 12 students per teacher. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 226 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
24
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
Coed · 14 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
226 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 55% of special education schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 11 special education schools in Illinois.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded8
    92
    104
    116
    124

    Student body

    Black50%
    White21%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Two or more races8%
    Asian4%

    Member of

    • National Association of Private Special Education Centers

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Thresholds

    What grades does Thresholds serve?

    Thresholds serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Thresholds?

    About 24 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Thresholds?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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