Serving 1,996 students in grades 9-12, Thornwood 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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
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 (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,996 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thornwood High School's student population of 1,996 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,996 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thornwood 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 Thornwood High School is 0.31, 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
#2991 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
82%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
19%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thornwood High School's ranking?
Thornwood High School is ranked #2991 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thornwood High School often compared to?
Thornwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thornton Fractnl So High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thornwood High School?
The graduation rate of Thornwood High School is 81%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thornwood High School?
1,996 students attend Thornwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Thornwood High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornwood High School?
Thornwood High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thornwood High School offer ?
Thornwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thornwood High School part of?
Thornwood High School is part of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District.
School Reviews
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Thornwood was one of the BEST high schools in the country when I went there...... what happened?
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