Student Success
In 2006, 95% of all seniors at Howard Area Leadership Academy completed the graduation requirements set forth by the Illinois State Board of Education. After receiving an ISBE recognized and NCA accredited high school diploma, our graduates achieved the following successes:
- 40% enrolled in college, university, or vocational training programs.
- 30% gained full-time employment.
- 20% gained part-time employment.
- 5% enlisted in the US Armed Forces.
Recent graduates have successfully enrolled at the following colleges and universities:
- Central State University
- Fisk University
- DePaul University
- Southern Illinois University
- Grambling State University
- Western Illinois University
- Malcolm X College
- Robert Morris College
- Truman College

