Serving 1,987 students in grades 9-12, Thornwood 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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,987 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thornwood High School's student population of 1,987 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,987 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thornwood 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 Thornwood High School is 0.28, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3200 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
27%
Black
84%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
19%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thornwood High School's ranking?
Thornwood High School is ranked #3200 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thornwood High School often compared to?
Thornwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thornton Fractnl So High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thornwood High School?
The graduation rate of Thornwood High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thornwood High School?
1,987 students attend Thornwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Thornwood High School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornwood High School?
Thornwood High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thornwood High School offer ?
Thornwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thornwood High School part of?
Thornwood High School is part of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District.
School Reviews
1 4/7/2017
Thornwood was one of the BEST high schools in the country when I went there...... what happened?
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