Serving 1,927 students in grades 9-12, Thornton Fractnl So 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 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,927 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thornton Fractnl So High School's student population of 1,927 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,927 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thornton Fractnl So 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 So High School is 0.50, 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
#2676 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
23%
27%
Black
67%
17%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thornton Fractnl So High School's ranking?
Thornton Fractnl So High School is ranked #2676 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thornton Fractnl So High School often compared to?
Thornton Fractnl So High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thornwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thornton Fractnl So High School?
The graduation rate of Thornton Fractnl So High School is 86%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thornton Fractnl So High School?
1,927 students attend Thornton Fractnl So High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Thornton Fractnl So High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornton Fractnl So High School?
Thornton Fractnl So High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thornton Fractnl So High School offer ?
Thornton Fractnl So High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thornton Fractnl So High School part of?
Thornton Fractnl So High School is part of Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District.
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