For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,958 students in Joliet, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Joliet, IL are Joliet West High School, Pathways Academy and Joliet Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joliet, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Joliet have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Joliet, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Joliet West High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Joliet, IL (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
| 0 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
Lincoln School Alop
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School Rssp
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School Taoep
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Grades: 6-12
| 0 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
| 0 students
Joliet, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
203 S Midland
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
100 W Mcdonough
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-0228
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-0228
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2848 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1206
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1206
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Joseph E Fisher School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1207 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Grades: 1-8
| 46 students
Kennedy Early Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
420 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 740-3196
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 740-3196
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
960 Royce St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0723
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0723
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Lincoln High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-3333
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-3333
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-2359
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-2359
Grades: PK-1
| 139 students
500 Parks Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-1911
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-1911
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Premier Academy High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
51 West Jackson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sowic Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2651
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2651
Grades: 10-12
| 16 students
Stateville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
16830 So. Broadway St
Joliet, IL 60434
(815) 727-3607
Joliet, IL 60434
(815) 727-3607
Grades: 12
| n/a students
402 Richard St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5440
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Joliet, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Joliet, IL include Joliet West High School, Pathways Academy and Joliet Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Joliet, IL?
7 public high schools are located in Joliet, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet, IL?
Joliet, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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