Enrollment
3,295
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 172061002350
Joliet Central High School — Joliet, IL
Federal NCES profile for Joliet Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 45/100.
School address
District: Joliet Twp Hsd 204 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
184.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joliet Central High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Joliet Central High School reports 3,295 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 184.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 18 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 330 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Joliet Twp Hsd 204 spends $18,682 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 63.7% from local sources (property taxes), 28.6% from the state, and 7.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of D (45/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Joliet Central High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 3,295 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 3,295
Teachers (FTE) 184.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172061002350
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.7%
African American 14.6%
White 10.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 18
Counselors (FTE) 10.0
Students per counselor 330:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 503
Out-of-school suspensions 261
Expulsions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Twp Hsd 204, which includes Joliet Central High School.
$18,682
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 63.7%
State 28.6%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,451
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Joliet Central High School
How many students attend Joliet Central High School?
Joliet Central High School has 3,295 students enrolled. It is a high school in Joliet, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joliet Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joliet Central High School is 18.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joliet Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Joliet Central High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Joliet, IL.
What is the quality grade for Joliet Central High School?
Joliet Central High School receives a Resource Quality Grade of D (45/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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