Very Good
#1051 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 28% in state
Thornton Township High School
High School · Thornton Twp Hsd 205 · Harvey, IL
A Thornton Twp Hsd 205 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
15001 Broadway Ave, Harvey, IL 60426
- Math 7% proficient (2021)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Thornton Township High School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 17% (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
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thornton Township High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,238/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harvey), 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
$40,995
Median home value
$88,500
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Unity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 81 | 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.
Thornton Twp Hsd 205
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $28,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thornton Township High School is listed in Thornton Twp HSD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thornton Township High School
Thornton Township High School is a public high school in Harvey, IL, part of Thornton Twp Hsd 205, serving approximately 1,645 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,051 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thornton Township High School
What grades does Thornton Township High School serve?
Thornton Township High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thornton Township High School?
Thornton Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornton Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornton Township High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thornton Township High School rank in IL?
Thornton Township High School ranks #1,051 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Thornton Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thornton Township High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Thornton Township High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thornton Township High School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thornton Township High School a charter school?
No, Thornton Township High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thornton Township High School a Title I school?
No, Thornton Township High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thornton Township High School?
92.8% of students at Thornton Township 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
- 1,645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.5%
- Phone
- (708) 225-4150
- Area population (ZIP 60426)
- 23,066
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 60426; 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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