Joliet Twp Hsd 204

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Joliet, Illinois - 2 schools

An equity score of 25/100 ranks Joliet Twp Hsd 204 #636 of 759 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,282 per pupil, Joliet Twp Hsd 204 ranks #270 of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

6,918
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,282
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Joliet Twp Hsd 204 operates 2 public schools serving 6,918 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Will County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,282 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 63.7% local, 28.6% state, and 7.7% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 25/100, ranked #636 of 759 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (38 AP courses district-wide), a 337.3:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, . Demographically, the student body averages 60.0% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% African American, 17.8% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Joliet West High School, enrolling 3,451 students (51% of the district's total enrollment).

Joliet West High School accounts for 49.9% of all Joliet Twp Hsd 204 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Joliet Twp Hsd 204 a distant remainder — means Joliet Twp Hsd 204-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Joliet Twp Hsd 204 student-counselor ratio is 337:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Joliet Twp Hsd 204 is typically wider than the Joliet Twp Hsd 204-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

7.7%
Federal
28.6%
State
63.7%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
636 / 759
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Joliet Twp Hsd 204.

White 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
African American 18.1%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 2
Schools with AP
38 AP courses total
337.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Joliet Twp Hsd 204

School Enrollment
Joliet West High School
3,451
Joliet Central High School
3,295

How Joliet Twp Hsd 204 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Yorkville Cusd 115 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Dekalb Cusd 428 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Lincoln Way Chsd 210 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Joliet Twp Hsd 204's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Joliet Twp Hsd 204?

Joliet Twp Hsd 204 has 2 schools, including 2 high. Total enrollment is 6,918 students.

How much does Joliet Twp Hsd 204 spend per student?

Joliet Twp Hsd 204 spends $19,282 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #636 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Joliet Twp Hsd 204?

Joliet Twp Hsd 204 students are 60.0% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% African American, 17.8% White, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Joliet Twp Hsd 204?

Joliet Twp Hsd 204 has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #636 out of 759 districts in Illinois.