Joliet Central High School

201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 3,408 students in grades 9-12, Joliet Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Joliet Central High School's student population of 3,408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 185 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,408 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
185 teachers
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School Rankings

Joliet Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joliet Central High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2595 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joliet Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
16%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joliet Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
70%
27%
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Black
16%
17%
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White
12%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Joliet Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
76%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Joliet Central High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joliet Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joliet Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joliet Central High School's ranking?
Joliet Central High School is ranked #2595 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Joliet Central High School often compared to?
Joliet Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joliet West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joliet Central High School?
The graduation rate of Joliet Central High School is 76%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Joliet Central High School?
3,408 students attend Joliet Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Joliet Central High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joliet Central High School?
Joliet Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joliet Central High School offer ?
Joliet Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Joliet Central High School part of?
Joliet Central High School is part of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District.

School Reviews

5   10/21/2013
My son graduated in 1999. My father graduated in 1937 (?). Both men received a great education.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 76% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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