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Thornton Township High School

Q: Is Thornton Township High School a good school?

Thornton Township High School ranks in the bottom 11.2% of Illinois high schools.

Q: How many students attend Thornton Township High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,697 students attended Thornton Township High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Thornton Township High School?

Students at Thornton Township High School are 66% African American, 29% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian.

Q: What schools feed into Thornton Township High School?

Thornton Township High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bryant Elementary School Elementary : Holmes Elementary School Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School Elementary : Martin L King Elementary School Elementary : Maya Angelou Elementary School Elementary : Park Elementary School Elementary : Riverdale School Elementary : Roosevelt Elementary School Elementary : Washington Elementary School Elementary : Whittier Elementary School Middle : Brooks Middle School Middle : Roosevelt Junior High School Middle : Rosa L Parks Middle School Middle : Washington Junior High

Public Grades 9-12

620^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 698 Illinois High Schools

Better than 11% of Illinois high schools

Summary

Thornton Township High School is a public high school located in Harvey, Illinois, serving 1,645 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Thornton Township High School District 205, which is ranked 793 out of 811 districts in Illinois and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Thornton Township High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, with academic performance significantly below the state average across various standardized tests. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 21% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51.7%. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with only 9.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 39.3%. Additionally, Thornton Township High School has a four-year graduation rate of around 80-89%, which is lower than the state average, and a high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 25.4% to 48.8% in recent years.

While the two other high schools in the Thornton Township High School District 205 also perform poorly, some nearby schools in other districts, such as Bremen High School and DD Eisenhower High School, perform significantly better academically. Despite the high spending per student at Thornton Township High School, ranging from $20,509 to $29,246 in recent years, the school's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that the issue may not be solely about funding, but rather the effective allocation and utilization of resources.

1,697

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,633

Per pupil spending ?

88.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15001 Broadway Ave
Harvey, IL 60426-2272

(708) 225-4150

District: Thornton Township HSD 205

Feeder schools for Thornton Township High School:

Elementary:	Bryant Elementary School
	Holmes Elementary School
	Lincoln Elementary School
	Martin L King Elementary School
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	Maya Angelou Elementary School
	Park Elementary School
	Riverdale School
	Roosevelt Elementary School
	Washington Elementary School
	Whittier Elementary School
Middle:	Brooks Middle School
	Roosevelt Junior High School
	Rosa L Parks Middle School
	Washington Junior High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.0%

Hispanic:

28.5%

White:

3.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 14th percentile in 2015 → 11th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (17% vs 48% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (11th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Illinois average (79% vs 89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school17%

District avg20%

Illinois avg48%

620^th of 698

Illinois public high schools ?

Bottom 11%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From bottom 14% (2015) to bottom 11% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Thornton Township HSD 205

793^rd of 811Thornton Township HSD 205 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	11.1	620 of 698	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.6	546 of 697	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	14.1	604 of 699	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.9	600 of 699	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.2	580 of 688	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	12.9	609 of 701	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	11.6	578 of 647	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	9.0	589 of 642	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	17.4	550 of 643	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	18.7	525 of 614	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	6.4	608 of 670	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	4.8	616 of 670	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	8.4	592 of 665	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	6.2	591 of 655	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	9.8	562 of 643	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	13.4	549 of 632	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	19.7	522 of 624	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	6.7	555 of 612	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	10.1	529 of 596	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	1.7	562 of 590	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	6.5	536 of 592	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2003	7.1	530 of 586	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	24.9	255 of 323	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.7	174 of 299	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.9	213 of 301	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.5	188 of 294	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.9	153 of 281	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.8	174 of 299	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.6	162 of 253	36.0%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	23.4	430 of 491	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.0	261 of 429	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.7	278 of 428	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	38.5	156 of 284	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.6	158 of 248	36.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	51.5	67 of 217	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.2	76 of 205	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.5	78 of 189	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.2	114 of 183	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.5	35 of 151	76.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	10.9	606 of 685	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.6	534 of 664	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	12.6	572 of 656	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.8	540 of 658	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.8	525 of 639	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	13.4	569 of 665	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	12.9	550 of 620	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	28.6	264 of 366	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.9	147 of 336	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	29.7	239 of 333	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.8	244 of 335	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.4	268 of 317	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	21.4	260 of 317	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.7	245 of 291	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	32.0	95 of 138	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	68.2	24 of 125	80.8%	★★★★☆
2023	28.1	55 of 104	47.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	28.5	46 of 98	53.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	18.0	586 of 672	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.9	419 of 639	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	21.6	526 of 644	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.1	529 of 626	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.2	495 of 611	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.2	518 of 639	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.3	511 of 585	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	12.3	613 of 685	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.3	495 of 668	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.7	574 of 668	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	11.4	610 of 664	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	14.2	570 of 653	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	12.9	589 of 675	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	10.5	567 of 619	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	8.5	23 of 23	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.4	19 of 22	13.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	8.4	22 of 22	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	19.0	463 of 527	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.8	377 of 482	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.8	360 of 476	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.2	286 of 493	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.3	270 of 453	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.6	306 of 473	35.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	32.0	233 of 374	37.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	2.0	561 of 564	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)45th percentile+34 vs school

Homeless (2025)31st percentile+20 vs school

Hispanic (2025)28th percentile+17 vs school

African American (2025)21st percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)13th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)12th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)12th percentile~ school

Female (2025)12th percentile~ school

Male (2025)11th percentile~ school

White (2025)1st percentile-11 vs school

Military Connected (2024)<1st percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts21%-31 vs state

Science18%-31 vs state

Mathematics10%-30 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, November 18, 2011

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

Schools Near Thornton Township High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PreACT Secure English Language Arts (2025)		PreACT Secure Mathematics (2025)		PreACT Secure Science (2025)		ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 9th Grade	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 10th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thornton Township High School	Public	9-12	15001 Broadway Ave	Harvey	60426	Cook County	Thornton Township HSD 205	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 225-4150	1,697	119	14.2	88.3%	54 (3.2%)	1,120 (66.0%)	484 (28.5%)	19 (1.1%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	14 (0.8%)	11.1	620^th of 698 public high schools	11.2%		20.6	546^th of 697 public high schools	21.7%	74	32.1	18.9	11.4	6.5	25.8	13.0	21.0	9.6	17.5	88.1	88.7	88.7	88.7	88.3	88.5	89.1	84.2	$29,633	$1,873	$27,760
PEACE Center	Public	9-12	306 E 144th St	Dolton	60419	Cook County	Thornton Township HSD 205	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(708) 985-3598	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Thornridge High School	Public	9-12	15000 Cottage Grove Ave	Dolton	60419	Cook County	Thornton Township HSD 205	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 271-4401	969	63	15.3	86.2%	5 (0.5%)	862 (89.0%)	80 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.1%)	11	621^st of 698 public high schools	11.0%		15	596^th of 697 public high schools	14.5%	25	35.2	30.2	7.3	6.3	20.1	16.1	18.0	6.1	17.1	94.0	92.7	92.7	92.7	94.5	92.9	95.9	89.7	$41,059	$6,307	$34,752
Outlook Academy	Public	9-12	465 E 170th St	South Holland	60473	Cook County	Thornton Township HSD 205	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(312) 752-0367	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Thornwood High School	Public	9-12	17101 S Park Ave	South Holland	60473	Cook County	Thornton Township HSD 205	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 225-4701	1,843	143	12.8	73.5%	37 (2.0%)	1,512 (82.0%)	253 (13.7%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (1.8%)	17	575^th of 698 public high schools	17.6%		19.4	555^th of 697 public high schools	20.4%	20	39.9	26.0	17.4	11.2	27.8	21.9	25.2	14.4	19.8	94.6	95.2	95.2	95.2	95.6	94.9	96.4	90.7	$36,225	$5,818	$30,407
Bremen High School	Public	9-12	15203 Pulaski Rd	Midlothian	60445	Cook County	Bremen CHSD 228	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 371-3600	1,414	91	15.4		150 (10.6%)	288 (20.4%)	937 (66.3%)	19 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.3%)	29	512^th of 698 public high schools	26.6%		30.5	467^th of 697 public high schools	33.0%	45	44.3	40.4	25.4	17.7	31.1	32.3	33.2	16.5	32.5	98.7	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.3	99.0	99.2	98.0	$23,219	$704	$22,516
Carver Military Academy High School	Public	9-12	13100 S Doty Ave	Chicago	60827	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(773) 535-5250	420	32	13.1	81.4%	8 (1.9%)	178 (42.4%)	230 (54.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	13.3	602^nd of 698 public high schools	13.8%		19.9	554^th of 697 public high schools	20.5%	48	30.9	32.4	10.2	6.9	24.0	21.6	15.3	7.1	25.5	96.8	99.5	99.5	99.5	93.6	99.8	99.3	88.0	$22,543	$2,601	$19,942
DD Eisenhower High School (Campus)	Public	9-12	12700 Sacramento Ave	Blue Island	60406	Cook County	Chsd 218	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 597-6300	1,818	136	13.3	85.4%	106 (5.8%)	514 (28.3%)	1,156 (63.6%)	9 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (1.7%)	26.4	529^th of 698 public high schools	24.2%		26.5	502^nd of 697 public high schools	28.0%	27	45.8	30.1	27.1	18.6	35.2	26.4	31.6	20.5	22.0	98.5	98.7	98.7	98.7	98.9	97.6	98.6	98.5	$25,667	$885	$24,781
Delta Learning Center	Public	9-12	3940 W Midlothian Tpke	Crestwood	60418	Cook County	Chsd 218	No	(n/a)	No	No	(708) 371-1880	0	24	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										98.9	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	97.9
Delta Academy and Achieve	Public	11-12	16333 Kilbourne Ave	Oak Forest	60452	Cook County	Bremen CHSD 228	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(708) 225-6072	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Thornton Township High School

What district is Thornton Township High School in?

Thornton Township HSD 205

What schools feed into Thornton Township High School?

Is Thornton Township High School a good school?

Thornton Township High School ranks in the bottom 11.2% of Illinois high schools.

How many students attend Thornton Township High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,697 students attended Thornton Township High School.

What is the racial makeup of Thornton Township High School?

Students at Thornton Township High School are 66% African American, 29% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian.

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