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Thornton Fractnl No High School

High School · Thornton Fractional Twp Hsd 215 · Calumet City, IL

A Thornton Fractional Twp Hsd 215 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

755 Pulaski Rd, Calumet City, IL 60409

  • Math 6% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation14.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$23,996
Chronic Absenteeism28.7%

Students at Thornton Fractnl No High School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency6%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
11%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
10%
2022
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

66.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Thornton Fractnl No High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low42/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,991

Median home value

$133,600

Median rent

$1,138/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

55.9%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.5% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
7 boys'·9 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hammond Academy of Science & TechCharter · enrollment unverified5.46–121.1 mi551Compare →
Hammond Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.9 mi1,923Compare →
American SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8private6–122.2 mi3,007Compare →
Bishop Noll Institute/catholic Dioece of GaryPrivate · tuition7.2private9–122.8 mi481Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Thornton Fractional Twp Hsd 215

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$23,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thornton Fractnl No High School is listed in Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thornton Fractnl No High School

Thornton Fractnl No High School is a public high school in Calumet City, IL, part of Thornton Fractional Twp Hsd 215, serving approximately 1,389 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,369 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thornton Fractnl No High School

What grades does Thornton Fractnl No High School serve?

Thornton Fractnl No High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Thornton Fractnl No High School?

Thornton Fractnl No High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,389 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornton Fractnl No High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thornton Fractnl No High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thornton Fractnl No High School rank in IL?

Thornton Fractnl No High School ranks #2,369 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Thornton Fractnl No High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thornton Fractnl No High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Thornton Fractnl No High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thornton Fractnl No High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Thornton Fractnl No High School a charter school?

No, Thornton Fractnl No High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thornton Fractnl No High School a Title I school?

No, Thornton Fractnl No High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thornton Fractnl No High School?

66.9% of students at Thornton Fractnl No 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
1,389
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.7%
Area population (ZIP 60409)
35,253
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
37.8
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 60409; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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