- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harvey, IL
Thornton Township High School
Federal NCES profile for Thornton Township 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 173897003955
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thornton Township High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Harvey · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 1,697
- students enrolled
Thornton Township High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thornton Township High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Harvey, IL.
School address
District: Thornton Twp Hsd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173897003955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Thornton Township High School held near 1,645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 117.2 → 119.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 173897003955 · Harvey, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,697 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Thornwood High School (1,843 students)
Thornton Township High School held near 1,645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 117.2 → 119.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Thornton Township High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thornwood High
Thornwood High School
1,843 students
- This school
Thornton Township High School
1,697 students
- Thornridge Hig
Thornridge High School
969 students
What this shows Thornton Township High School reports 1,697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thornton Township High School compares
Thornton Township High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,697 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,697
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$28,504
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 268 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
White 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Thornton Township High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Thornton Twp Hsd 205 reports $28,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thornton Township High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornwood High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornridge High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thornton Township High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thornton Township High School
How many students attend Thornton Township High School?
Thornton Township High School has 1,697 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harvey, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,628 (2022-23) → 1,645 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornton Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornton Township High School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornton Township High School?
The largest demographic group at Thornton Township High School is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Harvey, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thornton Township High School?
Thornton Township High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thornton Township High School rank among public schools in Harvey?
By Resource Investment Index, Thornton Township High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Harvey, 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 Harvey on the city page.
What other schools are in Thornton Twp Hsd 205?
Besides Thornton Township High School, Thornton Twp Hsd 205 also operates Thornwood High School (1,843 students) and Thornridge High School (969 students). See the Thornton Twp Hsd 205 district page for the complete list.