How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Thornton Fractnl So High School | Thornwood High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lansing, IL | South Holland, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,803 | 1,843 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Thornton Fractnl So High School | Thornwood High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,996 | $28,504 |
| District | Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 | Thornton Township High School District 205 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Thornton Fractnl So High School | Thornwood High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| African American | 68.3% | 82.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.6% | 13.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Thornton Fractnl So High School | Thornwood High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 9 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 380:1 | 272:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.8% | 46.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 239 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.