Enrollment
3,295
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Joliet, IL
Joliet Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Joliet Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172061002350
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joliet Central High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #16 of 31
- public schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 3,295
- students enrolled
Joliet Central High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joliet Central High School ranks #16 of 31 public schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Joliet Twp Hsd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 172061002350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
184.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joliet Central High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joliet Central High School
Joliet Central High School is a large high school in Joliet, Illinois, enrolling 3,295 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Illinois schools and 31% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,295 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Discipline events run high: 764 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 3,295 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Joliet's high schools, it stands alongside Joliet West High School (3,451 students): Joliet Central High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 21.1:1).
Its district, Joliet Twp Hsd 204, also runs Joliet West High School (3,451 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Joliet Central High School compares
Joliet Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,295 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,295
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,759
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
503
in-school suspensions + 261 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 3,295 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 184.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +31% 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.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Joliet Central High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
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.
$16,759
Per student
-2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Joliet Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet West High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joliet Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,451
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Joliet
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joliet Central High School?
Joliet Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joliet Central High School rank among public schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Joliet Central High School ranks #16 of 31 public schools in Joliet, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Joliet on the city page.
Is Joliet Central High School a good school?
Joliet Central High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Joliet Twp Hsd 204?
Besides Joliet Central High School, Joliet Twp Hsd 204 also operates Joliet West High School (3,451 students). See the Joliet Twp Hsd 204 district page for the complete list.