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Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 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 4 public schools serving 3,276 students in Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,276 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 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 86% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#790 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
29%
28%
% Black
65%
16%
% White
5%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,365 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,801 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$20,365
$21,990
Spending / Student (19-20)
$18,801
$21,244
Best Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1601 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-9401
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-9401
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Center For Academics And Technolo
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Wentworth
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2353
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Thornton Fractnl So High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18500 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 585-2000
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 585-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #44.
Thornton Fractnl No High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
755 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-1000
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District?
Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,276 students.
What is the rank of Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District?
Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District is ranked #793 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 Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District?
65% of Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District?
Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Thornton Fractional TWP HSD 215 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,801 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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