Pathways Academy

110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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 Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤20%
28%
(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%
n/a
(17-18)
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
87%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pathways Academy often compared to?
Pathways Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Joliet West High School, Joliet Central 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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