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Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,491 students in Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
4,491 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
343 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Thornton TWP HSD 205 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 76% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#835 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
50%
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.70
# American Indian Students
9 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
802 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
28%
# Black Students
3,498 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
78%
16%
# White Students
83 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
2%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
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:
1,023
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,132
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,130
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,206
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,823 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,646 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$124 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$32,823
$21,964
Spending / Student (19-20)
$27,646
$21,218
Best Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Outlook Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
465 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
Thornwood High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17101 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-4701
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-4701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 978 students
Rank: #55.
Thornton Township High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15001 Broadway Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-4150
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,645 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District?
Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,491 students.
What is the rank of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District?
Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District is ranked #828 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District?
78% of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District?
Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,646 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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