Thornridge High School vs. Thornwood High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,119 students in grades 9-12, Thornridge High School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Serving 1,987 students in grades 9-12, Thornwood High School 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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,119 students
1,987 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
143 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3110 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2991 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
8%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
10%
Graduation Rate
71%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
285
515
Grade 10 Students
275
485
Grade 11 Students
269
503
Grade 12 Students
290
484
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
94%
84%
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
19%
