Top Rankings
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 6,746 students in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
6,746 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#725 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
60%
29%
% Black
18%
16%
% White
18%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,491 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,902 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$199 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$148 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,491
$25,132
Spending / Student
$21,902
$24,168
Best Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Joliet West High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Gr: 9-12 | 3,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Joliet Central High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Gr: 9-12 | 3,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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
Gr: 9-12
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 6,746 students.
What is the rank of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District is ranked #731 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
60% of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 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 19:1, 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 $21,902 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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