Peace Center

306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Peace Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 40-59%
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
≤20%
33%
(18-19)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)
100%
17%
White
(19-20)
n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
4%
n/a
(17-18)
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
92%
47%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peace Center?
The graduation rate of Peace Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Peace Center?
39 students attend Peace Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Peace Center students are Black.
What grades does Peace Center offer ?
Peace Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Peace Center part of?
Peace Center is part of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 40-59%
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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