Thornton Township High School

15001 Broadway Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,717 students in grades 9-12, Thornton Township 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 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 97% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thornton Township High School's student population of 1,717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,717 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
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School Rankings

Thornton Township 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 Thornton Township High School is 0.44, 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)
#3422 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thornton Township 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.
7%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thornton Township 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
27%
27%
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Black
70%
17%
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White
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47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
This chart display the diversity score of Thornton Township High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
97%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Thornton Township High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thornton Township 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 (12-13)
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thornton Township High School's ranking?
Thornton Township High School is ranked #3422 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thornton Township High School?
The graduation rate of Thornton Township High School is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thornton Township High School?
1,717 students attend Thornton Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Thornton Township High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornton Township High School?
Thornton Township High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thornton Township High School offer ?
Thornton Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thornton Township High School part of?
Thornton Township High School is part of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 97% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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