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#2680 of 3,813 schools in IL
Joliet Central High School
High School · Joliet Twp Hsd 204 · Joliet, IL
A Joliet Twp Hsd 204 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
201 E Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Joliet Central High School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 14% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joliet Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,601/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Joliet), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,099
Median home value
$185,100
Median rent
$1,261/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Hopewell Career Academy - JoiletPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Joliet West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 3,436 | Compare → |
| Joliet Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 597 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Joliet Twp Hsd 204
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joliet Central High School is listed in Joliet Twp HSD 204; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joliet Central High School
Joliet Central High School is a public high school in Joliet, IL, part of Joliet Twp Hsd 204, serving approximately 3,383 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,680 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joliet Central High School
What grades does Joliet Central High School serve?
Joliet Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Joliet Central High School?
Joliet Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joliet Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joliet Central High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joliet Central High School rank in IL?
Joliet Central High School ranks #2,680 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Joliet Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joliet Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Joliet Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joliet Central High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joliet Central High School a charter school?
No, Joliet Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joliet Central High School a Title I school?
No, Joliet Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joliet Central High School?
76.7% of students at Joliet Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 183
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.8%
- Phone
- (815) 727-6740
- Area population (ZIP 60432)
- 20,098
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60432; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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