At a glance
Reported students
1,697
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
119
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
969
Thornton Township High School: 1,697 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,512
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Thornton Township High School
Thornton Township High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Harvey. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Thornton Twp HSD 205. NCES reports 1,697 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.5%). English learners represent 17.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Thornton Township High School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 119 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.2%
- Hispanic28.5%
- Black66%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Thornton Twp HSD 205
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thornwood High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,843 reported students
Thornridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
969 reported students
PEACE Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Outlook Academy
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Thornton Township High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEACE Center High · Thornton Twp HSD 205 | 09–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| Thornridge High School High · Thornton Twp HSD 205 | 09–12 | 969 | 2.3 mi |
| Outlook Academy High · Thornton Twp HSD 205 | 09–12 | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| Thornwood High School High · Thornton Twp HSD 205 | 09–12 | 1,843 | 3 mi |
| Bremen High School High · Bremen CHSD 228 | 09–12 | 1,414 | 3.7 mi |
| Carver Military Academy HS High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 420 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thornton Township High School
What grades does Thornton Township High School serve?
Thornton Township High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Thornton Twp HSD 205.
How many students attend Thornton Township High School?
Thornton Township High School reported 1,697 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,512 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thornton Township High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 1,697 students and 119 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thornton Township High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thornton Township High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Thornton Twp HSD 205 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thornton Township High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thornton Township High School in?
Thornton Township High School is part of Thornton Twp HSD 205, based in South Holland, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thornton Township High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PEACE Center (1.9 mi), Thornridge High School (2.3 mi), Outlook Academy (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.