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Thornton Township High School

Public 9-12

 15001 Broadway Ave
       Harvey, IL  60426-2272

(708) 225-4150

District: Thornton Township HSD 205

SchoolDigger Rank:
604th of 699 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,756 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  1,628

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.6%
Hispanic:
28.7%
Asian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.1% Help


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Compare Details Thornton Township High School ranks worse than 86.4% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Thornton Township HSD 205 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.08. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Thornton Township High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.6%), Hispanic (28.7%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Thornton Township HSD 205 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thornton Township High School is 13.8. 3 high schools in the Thornton Township HSD 205 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Thornton Township High School employs 117.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thornton Township High School is $26,756, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Thornton Township HSD 205 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thornton Township High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thornton Township High School 604th of 699 Illinois public high schools. (See Thornton Township High School in the ranking list.)

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Thornton Township HSD 205:

SchoolDigger ranks Thornton Township HSD 205 803rd of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thornton Township High School

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Rank History for all students at Thornton Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 7.08 530th 586 9.6%
2004 6.45 536th 592 9.5%
2005 1.71 562nd 590 4.7%
2006 10.09 529th 596 11.2%
2007 6.68 555th 612 9.3%
2008 19.70 522nd 624 16.3%
2009 13.39 549th 632 13.1%
2010 9.85 562nd 643 12.6%
2011 6.23 591st 655 9.8%
2012 8.41 592nd 665 11.0%
2013 4.83 616th 670 8.1%
2014 6.45 608th 670 9.3%
2015 18.66 525th 614 14.5%
2016 17.44 550th 643 14.5%
2017 8.97 589th 642 8.3%
2018 11.56 578th 647 10.7%
2019 12.94 609th 701 13.1%
2021 16.24 580th 688 15.7%
2022 13.90 600th 699 14.2%
2023 14.08 604th 699 13.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thornton Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.49 35th 151 76.8%
2019 34.20 114th 183 37.7%
2021 40.52 78th 189 58.7%
2022 49.25 76th 205 62.9%
2023 51.49 67th 217 69.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thornton Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.03 233rd 374 37.7%
2019 29.55 306th 473 35.3%
2021 29.28 270th 453 40.4%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2023 23.79 360th 476 24.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thornton Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.26 511th 585 12.6%
2019 22.20 518th 639 18.9%
2021 23.24 495th 611 19.0%
2022 20.10 529th 626 15.5%
2023 21.61 526th 644 18.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Thornton Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.47 46th 98 53.1%
2023 28.07 55th 104 47.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Thornton Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.93 550th 620 11.3%
2019 13.37 569th 665 14.4%
2021 17.77 525th 639 17.8%
2022 16.83 540th 658 17.9%
2023 12.63 572nd 656 12.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Thornton Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.70 278th 428 35.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Thornton Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.38 22nd 22 0.0%
2023 12.43 19th 22 13.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Thornton Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.50 567th 619 8.4%
2019 12.92 589th 675 12.7%
2021 14.18 570th 653 12.7%
2022 11.43 610th 664 8.1%
2023 15.65 574th 668 14.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Thornton Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.59 162nd 253 36.0%
2019 33.85 174th 299 41.8%
2021 36.93 153rd 281 45.6%
2022 31.54 188th 294 36.1%
2023 28.88 213th 301 29.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thornton Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.69 245th 291 15.8%
2019 21.40 260th 317 18.0%
2021 21.39 268th 317 15.5%
2022 28.79 244th 335 27.2%
2023 29.73 239th 333 28.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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by a parent
Friday, November 18, 2011

Open Quote I am a Thornton Alumni Class of 1991.
Thornton was and still consist of mediocre teachers disciplining students with few if any great teachers inspiring students. I understand being professional but this school is cold and soulless. The only time the school showed any interest is when I was absent. (The school receives funding for student attendance). The school even managed to stay open during asbestos abatement back in 1988.
(I guess attendance took priority over air quality) .
I am combat veteran and found my time in Iraq more enjoyable. I currently work under the Department of Justice for the Federal Prison System. I would like to thank the U.S. military for my education.

A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron. ~Horace Mann Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thornton Township High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 484 1854 8 82 2 n/a n/a 0 2430
1989 437 1960 7 85 3 n/a n/a 0 2492
1990 388 1902 4 92 10 n/a n/a 0 2396
1991 343 1942 7 90 14 n/a n/a 0 2396
1992 289 2060 20 94 15 n/a n/a 0 2478
1993 244 2234 8 89 0 n/a n/a 0 2575
1994 205 2281 14 78 6 n/a n/a 0 2584
1995 101 2178 13 64 2 n/a n/a 0 2358
1996 101 2178 13 64 2 n/a n/a 0 2358
1997 67 2069 10 82 4 n/a n/a 0 2232
1998 51 2065 2 89 5 n/a n/a 0 2212
1999 38 2211 3 98 3 n/a n/a 0 2353
2000 31 2175 10 109 5 n/a n/a 0 2330
2001 20 2136 0 109 5 n/a n/a 0 2270
2002 15 2196 4 133 0 n/a n/a 0 2348
2003 15 2196 4 133 0 n/a n/a 0 2348
2004 17 2334 1 154 1 n/a n/a 0 2507
2005 17 2315 1 157 1 n/a n/a 0 2491
2006 11 2389 12 149 3 n/a n/a 1 2565
2007 10 2376 20 183 0 n/a n/a 5 2594
2008 6 2208 22 168 1 n/a n/a 2 2407
2009 5 2229 31 180 1 n/a n/a 3 2449
2010 4 2032 25 180 0 n/a n/a 4 2245
2011 10 1920 12 203 1 0 14 0 2160
2012 13 1708 11 222 5 0 10 0 1969
2013 6 1520 12 243 4 0 17 0 1802
2014 7 1489 16 235 4 0 11 0 1762
2015 6 1454 20 309 4 0 5 0 1798
2016 8 1447 18 336 2 0 3 0 1814
2017 9 1457 18 361 1 0 3 0 1849
2018 6 1342 10 374 1 0 5 0 1738
2019 4 1215 19 402 7 1 2 0 1650
2020 3 1126 24 406 4 1 5 0 1569
2021 8 1179 28 460 8 2 8 0 1693
2022 4 1194 26 471 8 2 12 0 1717
2023 9 1116 21 467 2 1 12 0 1628

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thornton Township High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2430 150.0 16.2 n/a
1989 2492 142.6 17.4 n/a
1990 2396 137.4 17.4 n/a
1991 2396 134.5 17.8 n/a
1992 2478 139.2 17.8 n/a
1993 2575 140.3 18.4 n/a
1994 2584 145.4 17.8 n/a
1995 2358 169.0 14.0 n/a
1996 2358 169.0 14.0 n/a
1997 2232 169.3 13.2 n/a
1998 2212 166.6 13.3 n/a
1999 2353 164.3 14.3 n/a
2000 2330 163.0 14.3 n/a
2001 2270 146.0 15.5 n/a
2002 2348 142.0 16.5 60.7
2003 2348 142.0 16.5 60.7
2004 2507 152.0 16.5 61.5
2005 2491 123.0 20.3 31.1
2006 2565 127.4 20.1 n/a
2007 2594 133.0 19.5 69.7
2008 2407 107.0 22.5 93.4
2009 2449 152.9 16.0 85.4
2010 2245 155.0 14.4 90.3
2011 2160 146.0 14.7 89.5
2012 1969 145.5 13.5 84.8
2013 1802 149.5 12.0 87
2014 1762 138.0 12.7 55.6
2015 1798 147.0 12.2 89
2016 1814 149.0 12.1 91
2017 1849 146.0 12.6 9
2018 1738 137.0 12.6 53.6
2019 1650 133.0 12.4 64.1
2020 1569 116.0 13.5 63.2
2021 1693 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1717 122.0 14.0 90.5
2023 1628 117.2 13.8 95.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thornton Township High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2430 150.0 16.2 n/a
1989 2492 142.6 17.4 n/a
1990 2396 137.4 17.4 n/a
1991 2396 134.5 17.8 n/a
1992 2478 139.2 17.8 n/a
1993 2575 140.3 18.4 n/a
1994 2584 145.4 17.8 n/a
1995 2358 169.0 14.0 n/a
1996 2358 169.0 14.0 n/a
1997 2232 169.3 13.2 n/a
1998 2212 166.6 13.3 n/a
1999 2353 164.3 14.3 n/a
2000 2330 163.0 14.3 n/a
2001 2270 146.0 15.5 n/a
2002 2348 142.0 16.5 60.7
2003 2348 142.0 16.5 60.7
2004 2507 152.0 16.5 61.5
2005 2491 123.0 20.3 31.1
2006 2565 127.4 20.1 n/a
2007 2594 133.0 19.5 69.7
2008 2407 107.0 22.5 93.4
2009 2449 152.9 16.0 85.4
2010 2245 155.0 14.4 90.3
2011 2160 146.0 14.7 89.5
2012 1969 145.5 13.5 84.8
2013 1802 149.5 12.0 87
2014 1762 138.0 12.7 55.6
2015 1798 147.0 12.2 89
2016 1814 149.0 12.1 91
2017 1849 146.0 12.6 9
2018 1738 137.0 12.6 53.6
2019 1650 133.0 12.4 64.1
2020 1569 116.0 13.5 63.2
2021 1693 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1717 122.0 14.0 90.5
2023 1628 117.2 13.8 95.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Thornton Township High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.2%99.4%
201699.5%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.5%99.5%17.3%
201799.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.6%99.5%99.7%18.4%
201896.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.9%96.8%99.5%16.8%
201995.5%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.5%95.8%99.6%45.6%
202183.8%84.0%84.0%84.0%84.0%84.0%84.1%72.1%
202268.7%68.9%68.9%68.9%68.7%68.6%69.3%52.4%
202385.3%85.6%85.6%85.6%85.4%85.7%85.9%74.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thornton Township High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,576 (6.5%) $22,528 (93.5%) $24,104
2020 $1,289 (6.0%) $20,113 (94.0%) $21,403
2021 $1,562 (7.6%) $18,947 (92.4%) $20,509
2022 $1,562 (7.6%) $18,947 (92.4%) $20,509
2023 $2,367 (8.8%) $24,389 (91.2%) $26,756

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thornton Township High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 609th of 701 High schoolsRanks 604th of 699 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Thornton Township High School)7.84.1
 3.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Thornton Township HSD 205)6.83.6
 3.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Thornton Township High School)106.2
 3.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Thornton Township HSD 205)9.77.5
 2.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Thornton Township High School)4.718.3
 13.6%
   End of Course Science (Thornton Township HSD 205)517
 12%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students16501628
 1.3%
African American12151116
 8.1%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian1921
 10.5%
Hispanic402467
 16.2%
Pacific Islander11
White49
 125%
Two or More Races212
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%95.1%
 31%

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Thornton Township High School ranks in the bottom 13.6% of Illinois high schools.

Students at Thornton Township High School are 69% African American, 29% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,628 students attended Thornton Township High School.


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