Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District

300 Caterpillar Dr
Joliet, IL 60436-1047
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 6,958 students in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
4 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
6,958 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
360 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Joliet TWP HSD 204 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 73% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#676 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Joliet TWP HSD 204  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joliet TWP HSD 204  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joliet TWP HSD 204  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(17-18)
78%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Joliet TWP HSD 204  School District and public school graduation rate of IL by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.68
# American Indian Students
14 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
59 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,872 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
27%
# Black Students
1,323 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
19%
17%
# White Students
1,502 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
21%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
187 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
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:
1,799
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,733
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,679
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,747
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,286 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 $19,712 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$162 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Joliet TWP HSD 204  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$137 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Joliet TWP HSD 204  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$23,286
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Joliet TWP HSD 204  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student (19-20)
$19,712
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Joliet TWP HSD 204  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joliet West High School
Math: 19% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Grades: 9-12
| 3,550 students
Rank: #22.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Joliet Central High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Grades: 9-12
| 3,408 students
Rank: n/an/a
Will Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
3200 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District manages 4 public schools serving 6,958 students.
What is the rank of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District is ranked #653 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
56% of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,712 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 6,958 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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