High Schools in Thornton Township HSD 205

The Thornton Township HSD 205 district in Illinois is home to three high schools: Thornwood High School, Thornton Township High School, and Thornridge High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and face significant academic challenges, with all three schools ranking below the state average on key metrics.

None of the high schools in the Thornton Township HSD 205 district stand out as top performers. All three schools have low statewide rankings, with Thornridge High School ranking 596th out of 697 Illinois high schools. Graduation rates range from 80.2% to 85.0%, and dropout rates are between 4.2% and 5.3%. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with rates ranging from 46.8% to 49.7%. Additionally, the schools perform significantly below state averages on standardized tests, including SAT Mathematics, SAT English Language Arts, and ISA Science proficiency.

The high schools in the Thornton Township HSD 205 district serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 53.51% to 95.09%. Despite the significant differences in per-student spending, from $16,444 at Thornwood High School to $49,075 at Thornridge High School, the academic outcomes remain consistently poor across the district. This suggests that the underlying challenges faced by these schools extend beyond just funding and may require more comprehensive interventions to address the complex factors contributing to the district's underperformance.