Thornton Fractional North High School is a Public Secondary school in Calumet City, Illinois. It first opened its doors in March 1926. The school serves Calumet City and Burnham. T.F. North also serves over 1,700 students in grades 9–12.
Serving 1,425 students in grades 9-12, Thornton Fractnl No 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 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thornton Fractional North High School serves the northern part of Calumet City, IL, covering an area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 2.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thornton Fractnl No High School's student population of 1,425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 Acres
School Rankings
Thornton Fractnl No High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornton Fractnl No High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3296 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
62%
16%
White
1%
45%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
Meteor-man
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thornton Fractnl No High School's ranking?
Thornton Fractnl No High School is ranked #3296 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thornton Fractnl No High School often compared to?
Thornton Fractnl No High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School, Young Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thornton Fractnl No High School?
The graduation rate of Thornton Fractnl No High School is 87%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Thornton Fractnl No High School?
1,425 students attend Thornton Fractnl No High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Thornton Fractnl No High School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thornton Fractnl No High School?
Thornton Fractnl No High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thornton Fractnl No High School offer ?
Thornton Fractnl No High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thornton Fractnl No High School part of?
Thornton Fractnl No High School is part of Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District.
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