Pathways Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Attendance Zone: Joliet Twp High Sch - Alternate's attendance zone is located in Joliet, IL, covering approximately 110.3 square miles and spanning the entire school district. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 12.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)24%
26%
Black
(19-20)64%
17%
White
(19-20)6%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
87%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pathways Academy often compared to?
Pathways Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Joliet Central High School, Joliet West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathways Academy?
The graduation rate of Pathways Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pathways Academy?
47 students attend Pathways Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pathways Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pathways Academy offer ?
Pathways Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pathways Academy part of?
Pathways Academy is part of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District.
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