Top Rankings
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 6,819 students in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
6,819 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#670 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.70
# American Indian Students
13 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
56 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
4,047 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
28%
# Black Students
1,216 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
18%
16%
# White Students
1,287 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
19%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
200 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
-
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,636
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,680
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,757
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,746
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,761 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,114 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$162 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$137 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$23,761
$21,964
Spending / Student (19-20)
$20,114
$21,218
Best Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Joliet West High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Grades: 9-12
| 3,436 students
Rank: #33.
Joliet Central High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Grades: 9-12
| 3,383 students
Rank: n/an/a
Will Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
3200 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District manages 4 public schools serving 6,819 students.
What is the rank of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District is ranked #655 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
59% of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District?
Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,114 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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