Enrollment
3,451
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Joliet, IL
Joliet West High School
Federal NCES profile for Joliet West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172061002352
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joliet West High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #20 of 31
- public schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 3,451
- students enrolled
Joliet West High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joliet West High School ranks #20 of 31 public schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Joliet Twp Hsd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 172061002352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
168.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joliet West High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joliet West High School
Joliet West High School is a large high school in Joliet, Illinois, enrolling 3,451 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 51% 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 3,451 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 (47%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Discipline events run high: 745 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 3,451 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Joliet's high schools, it stands alongside Joliet Central High School (3,295 students): Joliet West High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 18.4:1).
Its district, Joliet Twp Hsd 204, also runs Joliet Central High School (3,295 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 West High School compares
Joliet West 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 51% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,451 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,451
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
421
in-school suspensions + 324 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 3,451 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 168.0
Students per teacher 21.1:1 +51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172061002352
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
White 25.2%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Joliet West High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 20
Counselors (FTE) 10.0
Students per counselor 345:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 421
Out-of-school suspensions 324
Expulsions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Twp Hsd 204, which includes Joliet West 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 West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joliet West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,295
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Joliet
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Joliet West High School
How many students attend Joliet West High School?
Joliet West High School has 3,451 students enrolled. It is a high school in Joliet, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joliet West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joliet West High School is 21.1:1, which is 51% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joliet West High School?
The largest demographic group at Joliet West High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joliet West High School?
Joliet West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 West High School rank among public schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Joliet West High School ranks #20 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 West High School a good school?
Joliet West High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 West High School, Joliet Twp Hsd 204 also operates Joliet Central High School (3,295 students). See the Joliet Twp Hsd 204 district page for the complete list.