IllinoisSchoolsThornton Township High School

Thornton Township High School

PublicRegularGrades 912
Harvey, Illinois · Thornton Twp HSD 205
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,697
Student:Teacher14.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
1,697
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
88%+34.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Thornton Township High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Harvey, Illinois. The school enrolls 1,697 students. It is part of the Thornton Twp HSD 205 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
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictThornton Twp HSD 205
County17031
CityHarvey
ZIP60426
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173897003955

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,697
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino29.4%
Black / African American1.9%
Asian67.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
29.4%
Black
1.9%
Asian
67.4%
Two+
0.5%
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 %88%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)