For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,057 students in Dolton, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Dolton, IL are Peace Center and Thornridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dolton, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Dolton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Dolton, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thornridge High School, with 71% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dolton, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peace Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 985-3598
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 985-3598
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Thornridge High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Cottage Grove Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 271-4401
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 271-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 1,057 students
Dolton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Learning (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
333 East 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dolton, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Dolton, IL include Peace Center and Thornridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dolton?
2 public high schools are located in Dolton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dolton?
Dolton public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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