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
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.
Overall District Rank
#676 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$162 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$137 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$23,286
$22,162
Spending / Student (19-20)
$19,712
$21,409
Best Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joliet West High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Grades: 9-12
| 3,550 students
Rank: #22.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Joliet Central High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
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
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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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