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Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,823 students in Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
4,823 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
363 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#891 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.68
# American Indian Students
9 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
751 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
27%
# Black Students
3,923 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
81%
17%
# White Students
25 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
n/a
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
85 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
-
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,255
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,164
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,183
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,221
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,564 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,743 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$124 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$30,564
$22,162
Spending / Student (19-20)
$25,743
$21,409
Best Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Outlook Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
465 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Peace Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 985-3598
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 985-3598
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Thornwood High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17101 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-4701
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-4701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,987 students
Rank: #44.
Thornridge High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Cottage Grove Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 271-4401
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 271-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #55.
Thornton Township High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15001 Broadway Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-4150
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,717 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District?
Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,823 students.
What is the rank of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District?
Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District is ranked #900 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District?
81% of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District?
Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,743 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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