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Thornton Fractnl No High School

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Calumet City, Illinois · Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,425
Student:Teacher16.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
Thornton Fractnl No
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
1,425
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
77%+24pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Thornton Fractnl No High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Calumet City, Illinois. The school enrolls 1,425 students. It is part of the Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictThornton Fractional Twp HSD 215
County17031
CityCalumet City
ZIP60409
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173894003952

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,425
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino31.3%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian65.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
31.3%
Black
0.2%
Asian
65.3%
Two+
0.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)