Summary:
The 60438 zip code area is home to a single high school, Thornton Fractnl So High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has declined in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 453 out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2022-2023 to 508 out of 698 in 2024-2025. Standardized test scores at the school are generally below state averages, with only 36.7% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51.7%.
Thornton Fractnl So High School also faces challenges in other areas, including a four-year graduation rate of 89.0% (slightly below the state average) and a dropout rate of 2.4% (higher than the state average). The school has a high percentage of students (51.14%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. Additionally, the school district, Thornton Fractional Township HSD 215, is ranked 747 out of 811 districts in Illinois and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Overall, the data suggests that Thornton Fractnl So High School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student engagement, and socioeconomic factors. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that addresses both school-level and district-level factors.
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