Serving 1,389 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thornton Fractnl No High School's student population of 1,389 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thornton Fractnl No High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornton Fractnl No High School is 0.48, 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
#3052 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
34%
28%
Black
64%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #3052 out of 3,426 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 Young Magnet High School, Thomas Kelly College Preparatory, Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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 88%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thornton Fractnl No High School?
1,389 students attend Thornton Fractnl No High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Thornton Fractnl No High School students are Black, 34% 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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