Original Research by School Decision on Alop
ALOP is an alternative high school operated by Kane ROE, the regional education office serving Kane County. It serves grades nine through twelve and is located in Burlington, a very small, predominantly rural village about sixty miles west of downtown Chicago.
The school currently reports zero enrollment. This appears to reflect a closure or suspension of operations rather than a school in normal operation with students. No state assessment results, graduation rate, attendance data, or other performance metrics are available, which aligns with the absence of an active student body. Without an active enrollment, there is no meaningful academic profile to evaluate.
Burlington itself is a compact exurban community with a small-town character centered on Main Street. The village's population is very small, and most of the surrounding land is agricultural. Civic life concentrates around Burlington Park and the village's annual events, and residents commute to larger employers in Elgin and along the I-90 corridor for most work. The school district serving the area, which includes central and west Kane County schools, has been growing: it has added students in recent years due to new residential development on previously open land, and further growth is expected from approved future housing projects.
Housing values in the Burlington zip code are close to the Illinois state average and have remained relatively stable, reflecting a modest market. Most residents work outside the village, as employment opportunities within Burlington are limited. The area's economic context includes a stable unemployment rate and median household income tracking above national levels.
Because ALOP has no current enrollment and no reported operational activity, parents and residents seeking a high school option in this area would need to contact Kane ROE directly to understand the school's status, whether it is active or closed, and what pathways are available for students in Burlington and the surrounding district. The comparison of this school to others in Kane County is not possible given the absence of data.
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