Pathways Academy

110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Pathways Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
47 students
This chart displays total students of Pathways Academy by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Pathways Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤20%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pathways Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
≤20%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pathways Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pathways Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pathways Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
(19-20)
24%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pathways Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
64%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pathways Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
6%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pathways Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
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n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pathways Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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This chart displays the diversity score of Pathways Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
(17-18)
<50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pathways Academy and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
87%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pathways Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pathways Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pathways Academy often compared to?
Pathways Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Joliet West High School, Joliet Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathways Academy?
The graduation rate of Pathways Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pathways Academy?
47 students attend Pathways Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pathways Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pathways Academy offer ?
Pathways Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pathways Academy part of?
Pathways Academy is part of Joliet TWP HSD 204 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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