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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 high schools serving 6,746 students in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Illinois.
Public High Schools in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Public High School in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Joliet West High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,037 Schools
# Students
6,746 Students
599,453 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
42,661 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
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
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
60%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
18%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
18%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$148 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$29,491
$25,132
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,902
$24,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District Public High 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
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